Cotton Seed Chemical Analysis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for laboratory analysis of 300 to 1,000 cotton seed samples, including oil, nitrogen, protein, and gossypol measurements for the National Cotton Variety Test.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD


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1232SA26Q1337
Sep 15, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 08, 2026 11:15 PM
3 months
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amber.sampson@usda.gov
+19708513730
Fort Collins, CO, USA
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for laboratory analysis of approximately 300 to 1,000 cotton seed samples annually for the National Cotton Variety Test. Required measurements include oil, nitrogen/protein, and gossypol content using appropriate, accurate, and reliable methodologies, with moisture data reported alongside oil content. The work requires specialized sample preparation and analytical capabilities, including nitrogen measurement across the specified concentration range, fine grinding, controlled drying, and high-performance liquid chromatography procedures for gossypol analysis. The contractor will receive at least 50 grams of each cotton seed sample, perform the measurements, and provide clearly formatted results electronically, including Excel files. The statement of work identifies annual testing and reporting milestones, with results and any corrections completed within the stated schedule. The solicitation is presented as a single-source/noncompetitive requirement because the agency states that the proposed laboratory has established the necessary cotton-seed testing protocols and equipment.

Classification Codes
NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCB504Chemical/Biological Studies and Analysis
Smart Codes
cotton seed chemical analysisoil content testinggossypol content testing
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Service Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 11:00 PM-Offers Due
Oct 1, 2026-Sample Submission Period
Feb 5, 2027-Results Due
Feb 10, 2027-Government Review and Comments Due
Feb 15, 2027-Contractor Response and Corrections Due
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