High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1015
- 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
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument through a Request for Quotation, with quotations due August 14, 2026 and questions due August 11, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard.
Place of performance is Calverton, Maryland, with delivery required to the NEA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland within 70 days of award. The requirement is for one CAMAG TLC HPTLC instrument (Part Number 022.9860) or an equal product meeting all salient characteristics, including a Linomat 5 sample applicator, Automatic Developing Chamber 3 with humidity control, TLC Visualizer 3, TLC Scanner 4, visionCATS software packages, and supporting consumables and documentation. The contractor must deliver equipment in new condition, perform installation and calibration, provide IQ/OQ documentation, conduct two-day training on operation and maintenance, and furnish technical support during warranty. Installation and training must be completed within 30 business days of delivery.
Award will be made using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology to one firm on a firm-fixed-price basis. The Government will evaluate only the lowest priced quote for technical acceptability and past performance; if unacceptable, evaluation proceeds sequentially to the next lowest priced quote. Technical acceptability requires the quoted product to meet or exceed all specified salient characteristics, be clearly identified by brand name and model number, include sufficient descriptive literature demonstrating compliance, and be available within the specified timeframe. Past performance will be rated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Price evaluation includes quantity and prompt payment discounts. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov at quotation submission and award. Questions should be directed to Lynn Hults at 912-649-7923. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov.
Notice text
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1015 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument in accordance with the attached Specifications.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.
SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 14, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument. Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04b_Specifications 1232SA26Q1015.pdf | ||
| C04a_1232SA26Q1015.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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