Procurement of cryostat microtome for sectioning snap-frozen animal tissues.
Active Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- 1232SA26P0730
- Awardee
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Government Scientific Source Inc. UEI J49CN39QTNW3
- Awarding agency
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Central Program Planning Coordination and Support
Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $44,663
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 1232SA26Q1062-Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Cryostat Microtome USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA Solicitation · 1232SA26Q1062 · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $44,663.46 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 28% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 5 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Ames, IA 50010, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Government Scientific Source Inc. for a cryostat microtome on September 21, 2026, with a ceiling value of $44,663.46. The vendor is a small business. Place of performance is Ames, Iowa, at the National Animal Disease Center. The requirement calls for a temperature-controlled cryochamber with adjustable range from 10°C to 35°C, precision integrated microtome capable of producing sections 1–100 microns thick, compatibility with multiple tissue block sizes, automatic or semi-automatic cutting functionality, anti-roll plate and specimen orientation system, stainless steel or antimicrobial chamber design, LED illumination, and comprehensive safety features including finger guard and specimen retraction mechanisms. The contractor must deliver and install equipment within 45–60 days of award and provide on-site or remote training, user manuals, validation documents, and warranty documentation. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination by November 20, 2026. This purchase order resulted from an unrestricted competitive RFQ issued September 2, 2026.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1232SA26P0730?
1232SA26P0730 was awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on September 21, 2026.
How much is contract 1232SA26P0730 worth?
The government has obligated $44,663 on 1232SA26P0730.
Which agency awarded contract 1232SA26P0730?
Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) awarded 1232SA26P0730, with funding from Midwest Area (Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery).
Was contract 1232SA26P0730 competed?
The extent of competition for 1232SA26P0730 was competed under sap. The government received 5 offers.
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