Grease Corrosion Tester
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0941
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038, United States
- Points of contact
-
- David Tibbs david.tibbs@usda.gov (816) 412-5270
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, PA is procuring a Corrosion Grease Tester through Request for Quotes (RFQ) 1232SA25Q0941. The equipment must measure the ability of lubricating grease and oil products to protect bearings against corrosion when exposed to distilled water, demineralized water, salt water, or synthetic sea water under no applied load, conforming to standards including ASTM D6138 and ISO 11007. Technical specifications require double row self-aligning ball bearings, adjustable 80 rpm test speed, touchscreen PLC control, and 110-230V electrical compatibility. Vendors must submit quotes via email to david.tibbs@usda.gov with the subject line "Quote: 1232SA25Q0941" by 12:00 pm EDT on September 22, 2025, and the anticipated award date is September 26, 2025. The evaluation will be conducted using lowest price, technically acceptable criteria, and quotes must include company information, point of contact details, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, and firm fixed pricing inclusive of freight, delivery, and installation.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturers with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contractor must deliver and install the equipment within 120 days of contract award at the USDA facility located in Wyndmoor, PA. The Product Service Code is 6630 for Chemical Analytical Instruments, and the acquisition utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13. Place of performance is specified as Glenside, PA, which is in proximity to the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center facility where the equipment will be installed and operated.
Notice text
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) in Wyndmoor, PA requires a Corrosion Grease Tester that measures the ability of lubricating grease and oil products to protect a bearing against corrosion in the presence of either distilled or demineralized water, salt water, or synthetic sea water, and under no applied load.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 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 reference number for this acquisition is 1232SA25Q0941 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 (effective 08 July 2025).
This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. The Produce Service Code is 6630 Chemical Analytical Instruments; NAICS for this procurement is: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturer, Size Standard is 1,000.
Communication Regarding this Solicitation:
The vendor shall submit a quote via email to david.tibbs@usda.gov with a subject line of “Quote: 1232SA25Q0941”, for receipt no later than 12:00 pm (Noon) EDT, Monday, 22 September 2025. Only those quotes received by this date and time will be considered for award. Submission of the quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.
Quotes must include the following items:
1. The company name
2. POC Name, email address, telephone number
3. RFQ number
4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
5. Quotes should include a firm fixed price (FFP) format for all items requested inclusive of all freight/delivery/installation.
6. Quotes should contain enough information for the requiring agency to make a proper determination on technical acceptability. Quote should address the elements of the Specifications (Attachment 1) and terms and conditions.
EVALUATION: The ordering agency intends to make an award based upon the vendor quote that meets all technical requirements and is the most advantageous price (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable).
Quotes are requested to be sent electronically to David.Tibbs@usda.gov NLT 12:00 PM EST (Noon), Monday, September 22, 2025.
Any questions concerning this solicitation must be directed to David.Tibbs@usda.gov prior to the closing date established above.
The anticipated award date is Friday, September 26, 2025.
NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation w TC_Attachment - Grease Corrosion Tester.pdf |
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