Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0656
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Parlier, California 93648, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Katelyn Nelson katelyn.nelson@usda.gov (301) 837-8754
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks to procure a PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System with Paraffin Processing Kit, or equivalent, for the CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier, California, with quotations due July 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST and questions due July 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST.
Place of performance is Parlier, CA 93648. The system must meet specified minimum technical characteristics including 2.45 GHz microwave frequency, 90–750 watts magnetron power, 15A/115VAC electrical requirements, built-in vacuum system, integrated magnetic stirring system, and Report/Protocol Manager application. The paraffin processing kit must include PELCO ColdSpot Plus, TissueVac System, Bubbler Probe, HistoWave Cassette System, and Paraffin Heating Tile. Delivery is required by September 1, 2026 to 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93645, with F.O.B. Destination as shipping term.
This is a Request for Quote on a lowest price technically acceptable basis to one offeror. NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences); PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Offerors must submit firm fixed price quotations valid for 60 days, completed SF-1449 forms with all line item pricing, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, place of manufacture, and technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet or exceed all salient characteristics. All submission costs, including shipping, must be included in pricing. Quotations must be submitted via email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov with the solicitation title and number in the subject line.
Notice text
The USDA‑ARS CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier CA requires a laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and the paraffin tissue processing application kit to support essential tissue preparation workflows for rapid and controlled sample processing for microscopy, histology, immunolabeling, and paraffin embedding procedures that are critical for evaluating grape tissue structure, disease response, and cellular characteristics within the breeding program. This acquisition seeks to obtain a contractor to purchase PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and paraffin processing kit, or equivalent, to ensure efficient and consistent sample processing for phenotyping purposes.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.
QUOTATIONS
Quotes are due on 07/27/2026 at 12:00 PM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.
QUESTIONS
All questions must go to Katelyn Nelson, whom may be reached at Katelyn.Nelson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 07/22/2026 by 9:00 AM CST.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1232SA26Q0656.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit | Solicitation | |
| Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit | Pre-Solicitation |
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