Motorized Film Applicator
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0792
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pennsylvania 19038, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure a Motorized Automatic Film Applicator and associated vacuum pump through Request for Quotation 1232SA25Q0792. This specialized scientific instrument will enable researchers at the Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research unit to prepare uniform biopolymer films for mechanical properties testing, requiring specific technical capabilities including adjustable application speed, heated table, perforated vacuum table, and clips for test materials. The procurement follows simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items, with evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria focusing on technical capability (pass/fail assessment) and total price across all contract line items. Quoters must demonstrate thorough understanding of requirements and submit comprehensive technical packages proving compliance with specifications. The solicitation was posted on September 10, 2025, with quotes due by September 16, 2025, requiring firm pricing held for 60 calendar days and complete electronic submissions through SAM.gov.
This procurement operates under the unrestricted NAICS code 334519 with no set-aside designations, making it open to all eligible contractors meeting the small business size standard of 600 employees. The solicitation covers one motorized automatic film applicator unit and one vacuum pump unit, with delivery required within 60 days of award on an FOB destination basis. Performance will occur at the Northeast Area facility located at 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, specifically supporting the Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research operations. The government intends to award a single purchase order to the responsible quoter offering the lowest technically acceptable price, with Karen Wagner serving as the technical point of contact at karen.wagner@usda.gov. No incumbent contractor or budget range information was disclosed in the solicitation documentation.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - 1232SA25Q0792
i. 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0792 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses ae those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 334519 the small business size standard is 600.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure: • 1 (One), Each, Motorized Automatic Film Applicator • 1 (One), Each, Vacuum Pump for use with the Vacuum Tables.
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification: See attached Specifications for details.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Due 60 days or sooner after the award, Delivery to Northeast Area, Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. 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.
ix. Evaluation: For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. 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. A 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 2 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
xi. 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.
xii. 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.
xiii. 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.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due. Quotes are due by 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), 09/15/2025. Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time: Tucker Davis at Tucker.Davis@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.
xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Tucker Davis at Tucker.Davis@usda.gov no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), 09/11/2025.
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