Soil Fertility Testing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is conducting a procurement for soil fertility testing under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0500. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC B532 SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SOIL. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside designated with the acronym and explanation SBA; SBA. This combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items requires that all soil samples be delivered to the contractor for analysis within the defined period of performance at the Pullman, Washington, location.

The scope of work involves laboratory testing following specific required methods, as alternate analytical methods will not be accepted. This Request for Quotation is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD office, and the government will consider quotations from all responsible sources. The response deadline for this opportunity is May 8, 2026. The solicitation is supported by three attachments, including a performance work statement and quality assurance surveillance plan, a wage determination, and the SF 1449 form. Christopher Turner is the designated point of contact for this procurement.