Forest Products Laboratory - Laboratory Equipment

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking to procure specialized laboratory equipment for the Advanced Composites research work unit at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. Specifically, the solicitation calls for a chemisorption analyzer and an integrated online mass spectrometer system to support research in biochar and wood-derived carbonaceous materials. The equipment must meet detailed technical specifications, including a furnace capable of reaching 1,200°C, at least 15 gas inlets, multiple gas switching valves, and precise mass flow controllers. The government will evaluate quotes on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with all proposals due by January 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Quotes must be submitted directly to patrick.jones2@usda.gov, and interested vendors should carefully review the detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a size standard of $1,000. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide, install, and train staff on the laboratory equipment, with full delivery, installation, and training to be completed within 120 days after receipt of order. Work will be performed at the Forest Products Laboratory during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring high-precision scientific instrumentation to support advanced research capabilities. The place of performance is located in Madison, Wisconsin, with the specific address being 53726.