Microscope Slide Scanner
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0583-B
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks one multimodal microscope slide scanner system meeting or exceeding Aperio FL120 specifications, with quotes due July 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT and questions due June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. The procurement is unrestricted full and open competition.
Place of performance is College Station, Texas, with F.O.B. Destination to Beltsville, Maryland (USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 3-2102). Delivery is required within 60 days of award.
The scanner must feature dual-mode CMOS camera technology with pixel resolution of 5.5 × 5.5 microns in brightfield and 6.5 × 6.5 microns in fluorescence mode, fully automated scanning with tissue identification, 120-slide loading capacity, and scan speed under 450 seconds for standard 15 × 15 mm slides at 20X magnification. Required optical components include 20X and 40X APO objectives with accommodation for 40X and 63X oil objectives with automated oiler, an 8-slot automatic filter wheel supporting DAPI, GFP, Orange, CY5, Red, and CY7 imaging, and z-plane scanning from 0.1 to 3 micron steps for fluorescent imaging. System weight must not exceed 120 kg. The contractor must provide on-site installation, comprehensive training, one year of phone and virtual support, a minimum one-year warranty from installation completion, and a complete service manual. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with contractor employees escorted and monitored throughout the facility.
Award will be firm-fixed price to the lowest price, technically acceptable vendor meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics in the specifications with acceptable or neutral past performance. Only the lowest priced quote will initially be evaluated for technical acceptability; if it fails, evaluation continues sequentially. Quoters must submit firm fixed-price quotations on company letterhead valid for 60 days, complete SF-1449 forms with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c signed, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, place of manufacture, capability statements, and complete pricing for all line items. NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is being re-solicited unrestricted for Full and Open competition to identify if there are any domestic end-product items that will meet Technical Acceptability.
Statement of Requirement
See Attachment 2 – Specifications.
Schedule of Items
See Attachment 1 – SF-1449.
Vendors who have the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit quotes in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
Technical Data -
Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:
- Solicitation Attachments
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.- Attachment 2 – Specifications
Solicitation Information
Award Type
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.
Technical Approach:
The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the vendor to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All vendors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:
- Ability of the vendor to meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed in the Specifications.
Price:
The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The vendor’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.
Past Performance:
The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:
- Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.
- Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.
- Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.
Evaluation Method:
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable vendor that can meet or exceed all salient characteristics in the Specifications and who submits all required information and documentation requested in the solicitation.
Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced
quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in
order of lowest priced quote until the lowest price, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or
neutral past performance is identified.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including, but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
- Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Quotes are due on 7/2/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 6/29/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Update #1 ·
Statement of Requirement
See Attachment 2 – Specifications.
Schedule of Items
See Attachment 1 – SF-1449.
Vendors who have the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit quotes in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
Technical Data -
Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:
- Solicitation Attachments
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.- Attachment 2 – Specifications
Solicitation Information
Award Type
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.
Technical Approach:
The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the vendor to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All vendors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:
- Ability of the vendor to meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed in the Specifications.
Price:
The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The vendor’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.
Past Performance:
The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:
- Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.
- Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.
- Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.
Evaluation Method:
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable vendor that can meet or exceed all salient characteristics in the Specifications and who submits all required information and documentation requested in the solicitation.
Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced
quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in
order of lowest priced quote until the lowest price, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or
neutral past performance is identified.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including, but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
- Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Quotes are due on 7/2/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 6/29/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1-SF 1449- 1232SA26Q0583.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2- Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1- SF 1449- 1232SA26Q0583.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2- Specifications.docx | DOCX document |
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