Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer - Davis, CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0539
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Davis, California 95616, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Melissa Santos melissa.santos@usda.gov (504) 286-4428
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0539) for the procurement of scientific laboratory instruments, specifically one Maxwell RSC System for automated nucleic acid extraction and one Glomax Explorer System for microplate assays, or brand name equivalents. The Maxwell RSC System must be capable of processing 1-16 samples per run from diverse sample types including blood, serum, plasma, tissues, and wastewater, while the Glomax Explorer System requires integration with Promega protocols and support for luminescence, fluorescence, and UV-visible absorbance assays. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes on company letterhead via email to melissa.santos@usda.gov that include item descriptions, unit pricing, and total pricing valid for at least 60 days. The procurement will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria under a firm-fixed price purchase order. The final day for questions was August 12, 2025, with quotes due by August 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors meeting the technical specifications and SAM registration requirements. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement calls for a quantity of one unit each of the Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer System, with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order. Performance will take place with delivery FOB to the USDA/ARS facility located at 3026 Bee Biology Road, Davis, California 95616. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and includes requirements for global technical support and one-year warranties on both instruments.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service has a requirement for a Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer per the attached Specifications.
In accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 5 and 12, this Request for Quotes (RFQ), number 1232SA25Q0539, is available through electronic commerce via the System for Award Management
(SAM) at www.SAM.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type and delivery must be within 120 days after receipt of order. Delivery must be FOB to USDA/ARS, 3026 Bee Biology R., Davis, CA 95616.
Item: Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer - Brand Name or Equal, Quantity: 1, Unit of Issue: Each. (see specifications)
To be considered for award, vendors must provide a quote on company letterhead (or similar markings, clearly identifying vendor name and address) with the subject solicitation number detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Vendors must provide pricing for each line item. Failure to provide all information may result in a quote being determined as non-responsive without discussion. All responsible sources who submit a timely and complete quote will be considered for award.
This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
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 Friday, August 29, 2025 4:00PM CST. Quotes must be
submitted electronically, e-mailed to melissa.santos@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes
are allowed.
Update #1 ·
This requirement is for a Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer - brand name or equal in accordance with the attached solicitation documents.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement specifications 1232SA25Q0539.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Clauses and Provisions_1232SA25Q0539 amd 0001.pdf | ||
| Requirement specifications 1232SA25Q0539.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation_1232SA25Q0539.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Clauses and Provisions_1232SA25Q0539.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer - Davis, CA | Award Notice | |
| Maxwell RSC System and Glomax Explorer - Davis, CA | Solicitation |
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