Microscope Cameras at Athens, GA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0361
- Agency
- 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
- Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Brian Fien brian.fien@usda.gov (510) 955-2760
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure two microscope cameras, software, and adapters for the US National Poultry Research Center through RFQ 1232SA25Q0361. The procurement specifically requires two DP75 1.1 inch 12.37 MP CMOS cameras with USB 3.1 connection, microscope camera adapters, and cellSens Dimension interface software compatible with existing Olympus BX51 and Leica DM IRB microscopes. The cameras must meet detailed technical specifications including maximum resolution up to 8192 x 6000, live frame rates of 22 fps at 4K and 60 fps at full HD, global shutter capability, and linear mode functionality. The software must provide advanced imaging capabilities including image overlay, time-lapse, Z-stack, fluorescence unmixing, and various analysis functions. The government will evaluate quotations using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, focusing on technical capability as a pass/fail determination and price evaluation for reasonableness. The solicitation deadline is September 25, 2025, with delivery required within 60 days of award.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the government will evaluate total pricing across all Contract Line Items and assess price reasonableness as part of the award determination. The quantity requirement is limited to two microscope camera units along with associated adapters and software licenses. The place of performance is Athens, Georgia, specifically at the USNPRC facility located at 934 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605, with FOB Destination delivery terms specified.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 1232SA25Q0361 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
This solicitation is issued as total small business set-aside The associated NAICS code is 334516the small business size standard is 1000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 microscope cameras qty 2 each
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See attached specifications
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery within 60 days of award
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 09/25/2025 at 12:00pm PST to Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian.Fien@usda.gov no later than 09/20/2025 at 12:00pm PST
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf |
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