Aqualab VSA Vapor Sorption Analyzer by Addium, Inc.
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 123A9426P0039
- Agency
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Virginia 20190, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), on behalf of the Agricultural Research Service, intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc., with a response deadline of September 18, 2026. This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business.
The requirement covers one Aeros Reflectance Spectrophotometer (Part # AERO) and one Sample Handling Package for Chips (Part # L02-1014-751), including shipping. The equipment will be delivered to Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc., located at 11491 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, Virginia 20190.
FSIS has determined that Hunter Associates Laboratory is the only source reasonably available to satisfy this requirement. The Aeros Reflectance Spectrophotometer provides a large non-contact area for measuring color of larger samples, includes automated averaging capabilities, automatically adjusts height position between sample and detector to reduce operator bias, incorporates embedded comprehensive software for data analysis, and features advanced communication capabilities for data transfer. The equipment will operate in conjunction with another laboratory conducting the same national trials, requiring consistent comparisons between data from two processing locations.
Although this is a sole-source procurement and not a request for competitive proposals, FSIS invites any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement to submit a capability statement by September 18, 2026. Submissions must include company name and CAGE code plus a technical description demonstrating how the proposed alternative meets all stated requirements. The Contracting Officer will use capability statements to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary.
Notice text
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on behalf of USDA Agricultural Research Service intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. (11491 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190) for the procurement of (1) Aeros Reflectance Spectrophotometer Part # AERO and (1) Sample Handling Package for Chips Part #L02-1014-751 and shipping.
Statutory Authority
This purchase is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12. The FSIS has determined that Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. is the only source reasonably available to satisfy this requirement of the Aeros Reflectance Spectrophotometer and Sample Handling package for Chips because this equipment affords large non-contact area for measuring color of larger samples; has automated averaging capabilities, it automatically adjusts the heigh position between the same and the detector which reduces bias introduced by the operator; has embedded comprehensive software greatly assisting data analysis and has advanced communication features facilitating data transfer. This equipment will also be used in conjunction with another laboratory working on the same national trials and will make consistent comparisons between data from two processing locations.
This is not a request for competitive proposals. It’s a synopsis for informational purposes only. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.
Responses must include:
1. Company Name and CAGE Code.
2. Technical description of how the proposed alternative meets all requirements listed above.
Responses will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
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