Particle Size Analyzer

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for a particle size analyzer and related equipment, with proposals due May 8, 2026 at 1600 hours CDT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting eligibility to small business concerns.

Place of performance is Pullman, Washington. The procurement requires equipment to measure particle sizes in starch from 0.1 micrometers to 25 micrometers and flour from 1 micrometer to 500 micrometers, with both wet and dry application capabilities for wheat whole meal, flour, and isolated wheat starch materials. The specifications identify one each of the following: C53020 LS 13320 XR MW with ULM & DPS Modules; C20930 Workstation Assembly; 7800370 LS Control G15 10pk; 7800372 Pkg LS Control GB500; CO6826 HiCap HEPA vacuum 110 volt CFM 99; and C58400 LS 13220 XR Installation including basic operation training. Model Number C53020 manufactured by Beckman Coulter is specified with the option of "brand name or equal" alternatives. Contractors must provide verification of compliance with Made in America Laws requirements and include shipping charges to Pullman. The performance period runs from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with delivery required by December 31, 2026.

The Government will make a single firm fixed price award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Evaluation considers price (fair and reasonable), technical acceptability (acceptable/unacceptable), and past performance (acceptable/neutral/unacceptable). The Government will evaluate only the lowest priced quoter for technical acceptability; if that quoter fails technical or past performance review, evaluation proceeds down the price list. Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the quote deadline. Quotations should be sent to Contracting Specialist James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.