Automated Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer

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Solicitation number
1232SA26Q0546
Agency
Agricultural Research 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
Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for an Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, with offers due June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns with a 1,000-employee size standard.

Place of performance is Ames, Iowa. The solicitation specifies a Teledyne Lotix Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (Part Number 15-1600-000) on a brand name or equal basis, with delivery, installation, and end-user training services. The analyzer must utilize catalytic platinum combustion with adjustable furnace temperatures between 680–1000°C and a flow-through Non-Dispersive Infrared detector capable of handling high-salt-content aqueous samples (salt content specification: 0.5 M potassium sulfate). Technical requirements include TOC-NPOC, TC-IC, TC, and IC analysis capabilities; a concentration range of 0–20,000 ppm without dilution; a detection limit of 50 ppb; less than 1.0% carryover; a 30-position autosampler for 40 mL vials; pre-programmed software with CSV and PDF export; a footprint not exceeding 20 x 25 x 28 inches; and a 12-month OEM parts and labor warranty. Delivery and installation are required by September 30, 2026, with the period of performance running July 1–September 30, 2026. Installation and familiarization training must occur during normal business hours. The Government intends one firm-fixed-price award and will select the offer representing best value; lowest price will not necessarily win, and no tradeoffs will be conducted. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Questions and answers were updated May 11, 2026.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

*Edited to include Questions and Answers in Attachments 5/11/2026*

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0546 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer that meets the requirements in the attached solicitation.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0546 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer that meets the requirements in the attached solicitation.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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Q and A.pdf PDF
Sol_1232SA26Q0546.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Automated Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer Award Award Notice
Automated Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation

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