Biolog’s Odin VIII system, or comparable
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0702
- 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
- Auburn, Alabama 36832, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Richard Hawthorne richard.hawthorne@usda.gov (662) 686-5296
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Auburn, Alabama has issued a request for quotation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0702) seeking an all-in-one instrument for cellular metabolic characterization, growth kinetics, and identification. The government specifically requires a Biolog Odin VIII system or comparable equipment, which must include the base Odin VIII for ID & Phenotypic Characterization (115 VAC) and an add-on Community Analysis module (A-0051). The instrument must demonstrate extensive identification and phenotypic characterization capabilities, including the ability to analyze over 1,581 species of aerobic bacteria, 393 species of anaerobes, and 313 species of yeast and filamentous fungi. The government will evaluate quotes based on price and technical capability through a comparative evaluation to select the best value proposal. Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 4, 2025, to Richard Hawthorne, and vendors must provide their submissions on company letterhead including their SAM.gov UEI number, technical capabilities, total price with shipping, and a side-by-side comparison demonstrating compliance with government specifications.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. While no incumbent contractors are specifically mentioned, the solicitation references Biolog's Odin VIII system as the preferred or baseline equipment, suggesting familiarity with this particular manufacturer's capabilities. The government has not disclosed specific budget ranges or award values in the available documentation. The procurement requires delivery within 30 days after receipt of order, though vendors are encouraged to propose their own delivery schedules as part of their quotations. Performance of the contract will take place in Auburn, Alabama, at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility, with the zip code 36832 specified as the delivery location.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0702 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The USDA, ARS, in Auburn, AL has a new requirement for an all-in-one instrument for cellular metabolic characterization, growth kinetics, and identification, Biolog’s Odin VIII system, or comparable.
- Odin VIII for ID & Phenotypic Characterization (115 VAC), A-0051
- Add Community Analysis to Odin system, D-0030
DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), however, each vendor shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Sep 2023); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(May 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Nov 2023)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Jan 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.
The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the vendor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. Evaluation factors are: price and technical capability of product quoted.
ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, vendor shall provide a Quote on company letterhead, to include:
- Vendor’s SAM.gov UEI number
- Technical capabilities of products offered
- Total price to include shipping
- Valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
Vendor shall identify where the quoted item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein, preferably in a spreadsheet with a side-by-side comparison of the requirements in this RFQ vs vendor’s quoted make/model specifications.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote and will be considered.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Vendors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.SAM.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, September 3rd, 2025. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, September 4th, 2025.
Delivery Location:
USDA-ARS, SEA AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH RESEARCH
990 WIRE ROAD
AUBURN AL 36832
Primary Point of Contact:
Richard Hawthorne
Contract Specialist
richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 1232SA25Q0702.pdf |
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