Milestone Brand Name Microwave Digestive System - RFQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1012
- 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
- Riverside, California 92507, United States
- Points of contact
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- Aaron Dimeo aaron.dimeo@usda.gov (608) 416-0027
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a Milestone brand microwave digestive system and related items, with proposals due August 28, 2026 and questions due August 30, 2026. The solicitation indicates a sole-source restriction to Milestone Inc., justified by unique technical specifications and compatibility with validated digestion protocols already in use at the facility.
Place of performance is the USDA-ARS Salinity Laboratory, 450 W Big Springs Road, Riverside, California. The system must perform closed-vessel acid digestion of plant and soil samples in a single microwave run using 44 full-size 100 mL high purity digestion vessels without reliance on continuous venting, passive venting, active bleeding, or routine pressure release. Required technical capabilities include direct temperature monitoring and control of all vessels simultaneously without physical probes, real-time temperature monitoring during runs with documented actual digestion temperature behavior, reusable vessel pressure management without destructive burst disks, dual magnetron microwave power at 1,900 W total installed power, a microwave cavity exceeding 70 liters internal volume, pressure-responsive stainless-steel door safety design with microwave interlocks, and a benchtop standalone unit with dedicated touchscreen controller. The system must support custom microwave digestion method creation with programmable temperature ramps, hold times, microwave power control, and cooling stages, and include USB and Ethernet connectivity. No external chillers, gas supplies, or separate computers are required.
Quotations must include the ETHOS UP T500 microwave digestion system with MAXI44 rotor, a MAXI-44 high throughput rotor, Milestone TotalCARE one-year original factory warranty, Milestone TotalCARE one-year extended warranty, and Milestone installation and familiarization services. All items must be new, manufactured commercial products from Milestone with exact brand and model numbers. Delivery is required 60 days after award. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. The existing Milestone Ethos EZ system will remain as a trade-in until the new unit is delivered.
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 1232SA26Q1012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Milestone Brand Name Microwave Digestive System.
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 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 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 August 30, 2026 (08/30/2026). Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - JA for Under SAT.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - SF1449 Quote Submission Forms.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Brand Name Microwave Digestive System - Award Notice | Award Notice | |
| Milestone Brand Name Microwave Digestive System - RFQ | Solicitation |
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