Gas Pyconometer
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0694
- 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
- Points of contact
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- Jessica Pacheco jessica.pacheco@usda.gov (662) 686-5414
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring one Gas Pycnometer, specifically an Ultrapyc 5000 model, for their Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This specialized scientific instrument is required for measuring the density of solid and powder samples such as biochars, with specific technical requirements including automated sample analysis, compatibility with granular and powdered samples, precise temperature control, and inert gas measurement capabilities. The procurement is being conducted as a Request for Quotation under simplified acquisition procedures, with quoters required to demonstrate technical capability and provide comprehensive documentation including active SAM.gov registration and completed representations and certifications. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, assessing first the Technical Capability on a Pass/Fail basis, followed by Price evaluation. Quotes must be submitted by August 28, 2025, and held firm for 60 calendar days.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The brand name justification indicates that Anton Paar is the only manufacturer meeting the scientific specifications, and the agency already owns other Anton Paar instruments, which provides operational efficiency and qualifies them for a 15% repeat customer discount. The contract requires delivery within 60 days after award to the USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center at 1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, with FOB Destination terms. The procurement includes a mandatory three-year warranty requirement and must include available technical support and service agreements from the manufacturer or vendor. While no specific contract value is disclosed, this appears to be a single-unit purchase of specialized laboratory equipment processed under simplified acquisition procedures.
Notice text
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 1232SA25Q0694 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 a small business 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:
001, Gas Pyconometer, Ultrapyc 5000, 1 each.
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See the attached specifications document.
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
60 Days after award.
USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC)
ATTN: Evan Terrell
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
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 Thursday, August 28, 2025, 4:00PM CST.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
jessica.pacheco@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 Jessica Pacheco at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov no later than Monday, August 25, 2025 4:00 PM CST.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BrandNameJustification_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf | ||
| Terms and Conditions.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Pyconometer | Award Notice | |
| Gas Pyconometer | Solicitation |
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