Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SPLM, Type B
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0958
- 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
- College Station, Texas 77845, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brian Brusky brian.brusky@usda.gov (608) 215-2837
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring Eppendorf BioFlo 120 Advanced bioreactor systems and associated equipment for their Food and Feed Research Unit at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center. The procurement includes multiple units of bench-scale fermentor systems with 20 SLPM capacity, vessel connection kits, motor assemblies, pH sensors, heat blankets, gas regulator kits, and startup assistance services. This is a brand name only acquisition justified by the need for continuity with existing research infrastructure, as the unit has used Eppendorf bioreactors for decades and already possesses compatible software, vessels, parts, and supplies. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method with two primary factors: Technical Capability assessed on a pass/fail basis and Price. Quotations are due September 24, 2025, and must be submitted electronically with comprehensive technical packages demonstrating compliance with specifications.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement involves two units each of the main bioreactor systems and most associated components, with delivery required within 60 days after award to the Insect Control and Cotton Disease facility in College Station, Texas. The justification document indicates that an Eppendorf sales representative has already provided a customized quote with a 7% discount, suggesting Eppendorf may be the likely award recipient given the sole-source nature of this brand name procurement. The equipment must meet specific space requirements including a minimal 9.7-inch footprint to optimize laboratory space utilization. Quotes must remain firm for 60 calendar days, and the contract will be awarded FOB Destination to the Texas facility.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 1232SA25Q0958 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
This solicitation is issued as SB SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure (Brand Name Only):
0001 B120ACS000 BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20SLPM, Type B (*B) (2 Each)
0002 1390010000 Vessel Connection Kit (2 Each)
0003 1390080000 Motor Assembly, DD, Auto (2 Each)
0004 1390810400 Cable, pH/Redox Sensor, 1m (2 Each)
0005 P0720-5582 PH sensor, INGOLD, GEL FILLED, 200MM (2 Each)
0006 1390890000 Heat Blanket, 1L, 90W (2 Each)
0007 M1363-5002 GAS REGULATOR KIT (2 Each)
0008 0082140061 Start-up Assistance: BioFlo 120 (2 Each)
0009 901511065 Bioprocess - Zone 2 Travel Charge (1 each)
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Attached Statement of Work / Specifications
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Insect Control and Cotton Disease
2765 F&B Road
College Station TX 77845
60 days after the award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 5:00pm EST on 09/25/2025.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
brian.brusky@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda.gov no later than 5:00pm EST on 09/22/2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Eppendorf brand BioFlo 120 Bioreactor Control Bench Specifications Sheet.pdf | ||
| TCs - UNDER SAT - Supply.pdf | ||
| FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Fermentors Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SPLM, Type B | Award Notice | |
| Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SPLM, Type B | Solicitation |
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