Acquisition Controllers (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for 2-Channel BT Acquisition Controllers (Type IDAC-2 BT) and 4-Channel USB Acquisition Controllers (Type IDAC-4), both including software, on a total small business set-aside, with quotations due July 30, 2026 at 1700 Central Time and questions due July 11, 2026.

This is a combined synopsis and RFQ for commercial items under FAR Part 12. All responsible sources may submit quotations; the set-aside forecloses large businesses. Place of performance and delivery are Calverton and Beltsville, Maryland (10300 Baltimore Avenue, Building 004, Room 012, Beltsville, Maryland 20705). Delivery is required within 30 days of order receipt, FOB Destination.

The five line items comprise the two controllers, one COMBI-EAG Probe PRG-3 with interchangeable antenna and electrode holders, two tubes of electrode gel compatible with Syntech systems, and two bended glass mixing tubes. All equipment must integrate with Syntech IDAC data acquisition systems and software for signal recording and analysis. All items must include at least a one-year warranty. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15 and contact David Green (443-910-8067, david.green3@usda.gov) or Dr. Mohamed Ahmed (615-554-1980, mohamed.ahmed@usda.gov) upon arrival for facility escort due to security requirements. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); the PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). One award is anticipated for the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Evaluation weighs price, technical acceptability based on meeting salient characteristics with adequate documentation, and past performance (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable rating). The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses covering commercial items, small business, labor standards, Buy American requirements, and electronic funds transfer payment through the Invoice Processing Platform.