Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner - RFQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0982
- Agency
-
Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6655 Geophysical Instruments
- Place of performance
- Riesel, Texas 76682, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner system, with quotes due September 15, 2026, and questions due September 9, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement restricted to Medusa Radiometrics B.V., justified on the basis that only this vendor's system can scan soil properties through existing vegetation without soil-to-sensor contact or plant disturbance, a capability essential to the mission of fine-scale digital soil mapping at the Long-Term Agroecosystem research site.
Place of performance and delivery is Riesel, Texas. The NAICS code is 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing); PSC is 6655 (Geophysical Instruments). Small business size standard is 600 employees.
The scanner must be a vehicle-mountable scintillation-based gamma-ray spectrometer capable of mobile operation up to 45 km/h with real-time analysis of K-40, U-238, Th-232, and Cs-137 radionuclides; weigh no more than 12 kg; operate across temperatures from -20 to 65 degrees Celsius; include a multi-constellation GNSS receiver compatible with RTK corrections; operate on 9-35V input with power consumption not exceeding 6 watts; output data in JSON, NMEA, and CSV formats with 16GB internal storage; and provide Wi-Fi (up to 5 GHz), Ethernet (up to 100 Mbps), and RS-232 serial connectivity. The system must generate 335 data points per acre while mapping soil layers to at least 15 centimeters depth.
Delivery is required within 90 days of award; performance period runs September 30, 2026 through January 28, 2027, including 30 days of initial setup support after delivery. The Government intends a single firm-fixed price purchase order award. Quotations must address three line items: equipment, shipping/freight/delivery, and setup services. Quoted products must be manufactured in the United States with 65% or more domestic content by value, or qualify as Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf items. Award will be based on price reasonableness evaluation under FAR 12.204. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration at quote submission and submit all quotations electronically in Adobe PDF format to the contracting officer.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0982 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 600 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (09/09/2026). Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.
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