MACSQuant Tyto cell sorter, or comparable

Closed Solicitation Posted Aug 7, 2025

Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0542
Agency: Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
Responses due: Aug 21, 2025, 5:00 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC: 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of performance: Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
Points of contact: Richard Hawthorne richard.hawthorne@usda.gov (662) 686-5296

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Aug 18, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Aug 18, 2025

The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Athens, Georgia is seeking to procure a benchtop flow cell sorter, specifically a MACSQuant Tyto or comparable instrument, for use at the US National Poultry Research Center. The required equipment must feature three on-board lasers (405 nm, 488 nm, and 638 nm at 100 mW each), multiple emission detectors at specified wavelengths, two-way closed cartridge sorting capabilities, temperature control, and instrument control software. Additionally, the procurement requires a minimum one-year renewable service contract to accompany the equipment. The government will evaluate proposals based on both price and technical capability, with award anticipated to go to the most advantageous vendor under a firm fixed-price contract structure. Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 1:00 p.m. ET on August 20, 2025, with quotations due by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 21, 2025.

There appears to be conflicting information in the documentation regarding set-aside designation, with one document indicating this is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard, while another suggests it may be full and open competition. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed by the government. The procurement involves a single unit of analytical equipment with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order. Performance will take place at the government facility in Athens, Georgia, and interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their UEI number in their quotations, which must remain valid for at least 60 days.

Notice text

2 versions

As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #2 · Latest · Aug 18, 2025

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0542 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 NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing.

The USDA, ARS, in Athens, GA has a new requirement for a benchtop flow cell sorter, MACSQuant Tyto, or comparable, with the following:

three on-board lasers (405 nm 100 mW; 488 nm 100 mW; 638 nm 100 mW),
emission detectors at 450/50 nm (violet laser), 525/50 nm (violet and blue lasers), 585/50 nm (blue laser), 655-730 nm (blue and red lasers), and 750 nm LP (blue and red lasers) plus backscatter and side scatter detectors
two-way closed cartridge sorting at <14 psi, flow rate rated up to 110,000 cells/second with high-speed cartridge and sort speed rated up to 30,000 actuations/second
cartridge chamber temperature control from 4-25 degrees C
associated instrument control software
minimum 1-year renewable service contract including annual preventive maintenance, software updates, repairs and technical support
24 ea, standard sort cartridges
24 ea, high-speed sort cartridges

DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), however, each vendor shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Sep 2023); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(May 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Nov 2023)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Jan 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999).

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.

The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the vendor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. Evaluation factors are: price and technical capability of product quoted.

ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, vendor shall provide a Quote on company letterhead, to include:

Vendor’s SAM.gov UEI number
Technical capabilities of cell sorter offered, if different tan requested Tyto model
Total price to include all shipping
Valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

Vendor shall identity where the quoted item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote and will be considered.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.

Vendors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, August 20th, 2025. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, August 21st, 2025.

Place of Performance:

USDA-ARS
SEA ENDEMIC POULTRY VIRAL DISEASES

934 COLLEGE STATION ROAD

ATHENS GA 30605

Primary Point of Contact:

Richard Hawthorne

Contract Specialist

richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.

Update #1 · Aug 7, 2025

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0542 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.