GERSTEL LabWorks (Brand Name or Equal) Platform for Agilent 8890 GC - Gainesville FL
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0590
- Agency
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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
- Gainesville, Florida 32608, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotes for a GERSTEL LabWorks Platform for an Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph to support their Chemistry Research Unit operations. The procurement includes two contract line items: the main LabWorks Platform with Universal Sample Introduction system, Multi-Purpose Sampler with 10 automated sample introduction capabilities, and various analytical components including thermal desorption units and solid phase microextraction equipment, plus a Dynamic Headspace Option for the Multi-Purpose Sampler. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide comprehensive technical and pricing documentation demonstrating their ability to deliver either the specified brand name product or an equivalent meeting the salient characteristics. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing offers based on price, technical compliance, and adherence to solicitation requirements. Electronic quotes must be submitted to shane.pope@usda.gov by 8:00 a.m. Central Time on September 1, 2025, with quotes remaining valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be awarded as a single firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery required within 60 days after award to the USDA-ARS-SEA Chemistry Research facility located at 1700 SW 23rd Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32608. The system must be delivered fully assembled and installed with all associated shipping, delivery, and installation costs included in the quoted price. The equipment must achieve full integration with the existing Agilent GC-MS system and include thermal desorption design without transfer line valves, a non-selective focusing trap, and unified software package. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent contractors are identified.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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 1232SA25Q0590 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires a GERSTEL LabWorks (Brand Name or Equal) Platform for Agilent 8890 GC in Gainesville FL. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA-ARS-SEA Chemistry Research
1700 SW 23RD Drive
Gainesville FL 32608
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
- Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
- Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 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 responsible offerors whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1232SA25Q0590_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0590.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Specifications Document 1232SA25Q0590.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| GERSTEL LabWorks (Brand Name or Equal) Platform for Agilent 8890 GC - Gainesville FL | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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