Centri System and Microchamber - Parlier, CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0274
- Agency
- 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
- Parlier, California 93648, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jennifer Busbea jennifer.busbea@usda.gov (970) 851-3746
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure a specialized Centri System and Microchamber for quantitative monitoring of postharvest fumigant residues at their facility in Parlier, California. This commercial item procurement under solicitation number 1232SA25Q0274 requires a sophisticated scientific instrument system compatible with Agilent GC-MSToF equipment, featuring at least 4 chambers with inert surfaces, precise gas flow control capabilities (10-500 mL/min), temperature settings up to 250°C, and comprehensive automated sample extraction and thermal desorption capabilities. Contractors must submit comprehensive quote packages including transmittal summary letters, detailed pricing on company letterhead, completed Buy American certificates, pricing lists, and maintain active SAM.gov registrations. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, ranking quotes from lowest to highest price and conducting technical evaluations only on the lowest-priced submissions. The original due date of July 28, 2025, has been extended through an amendment, with quotes required to be submitted via email to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov and remain valid for at least 90 days after receipt.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific contract values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement involves a single specialized scientific instrument system that must be delivered within 3 weeks after order receipt, with the performance period spanning from August 18, 2025, to September 8, 2025. The place of performance and delivery address is the USDA ARS USMARC facility located at 9611 S Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, California 93648. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the contractor whose quote represents the lowest price while meeting all technical specifications and requirements.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amend to extend solicitation, open unrestricted and update period of performance. Period of Performance: 08/18/2025 to 09/08/2025
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with 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 1232SA25Q0274 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in Parlier, CA has a requirement for a Centri System and Microchamber. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS USMARC
9611 S Riverbend Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Contractors shall respond by:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), all specifications, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
3) Buy American Certificate. Submission of completed Attachment 2 is required.
4) Pricing List: Submission of completed Attachment 3 is required.
5) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the contractor whose quote is the lowest price and conforms to the required specifications. Quotes will be arranged by lowest to highest price. Then the technical
evaluation is performed on lowest priced quote only. If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable, award is made. If the quote is not technically acceptable, then the next lowest will be evaluated to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Quotes Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being
considered for the award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with 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 1232SA25Q0274 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in Parlier, CA has a requirement for a Centri System and Microchamber. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS USMARC
9611 S Riverbend Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Contractors shall respond by:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), all specifications, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
3) Buy American Certificate. Submission of completed Attachment 2 is required.
4) Pricing List: Submission of completed Attachment 3 is required.
5) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the contractor whose quote is the lowest price and conforms to the required specifications. Quotes will be arranged by lowest to highest price. Then the technical
evaluation is performed on lowest priced quote only. If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable, award is made. If the quote is not technically acceptable, then the next lowest will be evaluated to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Quotes Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being
considered for the award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendement RFQ - Clauses and Provisions - 1232SA25Q0274.docx | DOCX document | |
| Clauses and Provisions - 1232SA25Q0274.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 - Buy American Certificate.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 - Pricing List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Centri System and Microchamber - Parlier, CA | Award Notice | |
| Centri System and Microchamber - Parlier, CA | Solicitation |
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