Dual Source Laser Engraver/Cutter

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a dual source laser engraver/cutter, with proposals due September 1, 2026 and questions due August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

Place of performance is the National Clonal Germplasm Repository, 33447 Peoria Road, Corvallis, Oregon 97333. The requirement is for one unit combining a 60-watt CO2 laser and a 30-watt fiber laser in a single platform, with a minimum 24-inch by 24-inch work area and integrated camera positioning system. The equipment must engrave and cut both metal and non-metal materials without workpiece transfers, operate within a unified software and hardware environment, and support the facility's germplasm conservation, inventory management, and operational activities. The vendor must source replacement parts and provide professional service within three business days. Delivery is required within 30 days after award on an F.O.B. Destination basis.

This is an unrestricted requirement under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation. The government intends one award and will evaluate using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with only the lowest priced offer evaluated for technical acceptability. Past performance will be assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. The contract type is firm-fixed price requirements. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Jessica Pacheco at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and must include pricing, signatures, and SAM Unique Entity Identifier number. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from receipt.