Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is conducting a sources sought market survey for a single quadrupole gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, to determine whether adequate small business, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business contractors are available and capable of meeting the requirement. The agency is also soliciting industry feedback on the availability of domestic sources for the equipment. This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a commitment to award; no payment will be made for responses, and respondents will not be notified of results.
Place of performance is the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, Florida. The requirement is for one unit with specific performance thresholds: detector with minimum linear range of 0–100 microamps, programmable ion source to 350°C, acquisition rate exceeding 200 scans per second during selected ion monitoring and 60 scans per second during full scan, and pumping capacity exceeding 250 liters per second. Following analysis of market responses, the USDA will determine whether to set aside the procurement for eligible small business categories or proceed with unrestricted full and open competition.
1232SA26Q1230 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
8/11/26, 10:40 AM Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a single quadrupole gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer, with quotes due September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT and questions due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. This is a total small business set-aside; only small business concerns may quote.
Place of performance and delivery is Fort Pierce, Florida (Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 5600 US Route 1). The instrument must be delivered by November 30, 2026. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
Technical requirements include electron ionization and chemical ionization capabilities, mass range of 1.2 to 1,100 atomic mass units, quadrupole scanning at 16,000 units per second minimum, acquisition rates exceeding 200 scans per second in selected ion monitoring and 60 scans per second in full-scan modes, and a detector with minimum linear range of 0 to 100 microamps. The instrument must feature an integrated three-axis autosampler supporting liquid injection, headspace, and SPME processing, compatible with 4,608-well plates, 840-place vials, 648-place 2 milliliter vials, and 240-place 10–20 milliliter vials, and include an automated SPME arrow expansion kit and headspace tool with 2.5 milliliter syringe and 65 millimeter needle.
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating price for reasonableness, technical acceptability per specifications, and past performance. Quoters must submit a firm fixed-price quotation valid for at least 30 days, SF-1449 form with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed and all line items priced, place of manufacture for all items, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and a capability statement with technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications. Quotations lacking any required element will be rejected without further consideration. Contracting Officer is Elizabeth Calhoun, Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov, 301-450-1452.
1232SA26Q1230-B Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
9/15/26, 7:09 PM Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded contract 1232SA26P0864 to QuakeLogic, Inc. for $149,950 on September 24, 2026, for a single quadrupole gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer.
The award was made under the Total Small Business set-aside.
1172675 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
9/24/26, 12:40 PM