Portable Photosynthsis System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0795
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Florida 32308, United States
- Points of contact
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- Tucker Davis tucker.davis@usda.gov
- Kristine Stout kristine.stout@usda.gov (301) 233-5711
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for a comprehensive portable photosynthesis measurement system and associated specialized equipment through solicitation 1232SA25Q0795. The procurement includes one LI-6800P Portable Photosynthesis System along with multiple specialized chambers and adapters for measuring photosynthesis and respiration rates across diverse plant types including aquatic, large-leafed, small-leafed, needle, and cactus plants, as well as insect respiration capabilities. The system must provide simultaneous gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence measurement with precise environmental controls, varied light source capabilities, and operational temperature ranges from -20 to 60°C, along with a minimum 2-year warranty and on-site training. The government will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria with two primary factors: Technical Capability assessed on a pass/fail basis and Price. Quotations are due September 16, 2025, and must be submitted electronically with active SAM.gov registration and completed representations and certifications.
This procurement is issued as unrestricted with no set-aside designation under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for this specialized scientific equipment. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement includes seven distinct items with quantities ranging from one to two units each, including the main photosynthesis system, fluorometer, multiple specialized chambers, adapter assemblies, and training services. Delivery is required within 70 days of award to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Tallahassee, Florida. The contract includes FOB Destination terms and requires contractor personnel to be escorted and monitored when accessing government facilities for training and installation purposes.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - 1232SA25Q0795
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 1232SA25Q0795 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 334516 the small business size standard is 1000.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
• 1 (One), Each, LI-6800P Portable Photosynthesis System
• 1 (One), Each, 6800FAQ Fluorometer and Aquatic Chamber
• 1 (One), Each, 9968-338 Aquatic Chamber Adapter Assembly
• 1 (One), Each, 6800-13L Lighted Large Leaf/Conifer Chamber Package
• 1 (One), Each, 6800-89 Insect Respiration Chamber
• 1 (One), Each, 9968-313 One Sided Gasket Kit
• 2 (Two), Each, 6800-820 Photosynthesis Training
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification: See attached Specifications for details.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Due 70 days or sooner after the award, Delivery to Southeast Area, Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research Unit, 6383 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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 2 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 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), 09/16/2025. 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), 09/12/2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Terms and Conditions_09-07-2025_1153979_Portable Photosynthesis System.pdf | ||
| Technical Specifications_1153979_Portable Photosynthesis System.pdf |
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