Bruker Brand Time-Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analyzer (TD-NMR)

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks a Bruker Brand Minispec mq20 Upgradeable Variable Temperature Time-Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analyzer (TD-NMR), with quotation due September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334516, limiting competition to small businesses with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

Place of performance is Peoria, Illinois (National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, 1815 North University Street). The system must be a Bruker Brand Minispec mq20 or equivalent meeting all specifications in Attachment 2, including a 20 MHz transmitter, EMI-shielded closed housing, 20 MHz probe assembly with 10 mm ratio probe, variable temperature capability from −5°C to 65°C, automated sample changer compatible with existing TC3/TC6 baths, standalone Windows 11 computer with Minispec software (Automation Release 2.1 compatible), onsite installation and training, and minimum one-year warranty. The system must support international standard methods including AOCS Cd 16b-93, AOCS Cd 16-81, ISO 8292, and IUPAC 2.150, and produce data consistent with measurements acquired over the past ten years using existing Bruker mq20 systems.

Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order, F.O.B. destination. This is a Firm-Fixed Price commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 with one planned award. Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis and weighs Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. The solicitation notes a planned noncompetitive contract action with Rotunda Scientific Technologies. Vendors must be active and registered in SAM.gov at quote submission and award. Invoices are submitted electronically through IPP.gov. The contracting officer is Frank C. Palmer, 303-912-8923, frank.palmer@usda.gov.