Purchase Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0659
- 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
- Kerrville, Texas 78028, United States
- Points of contact
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- James Porter james.porter@usda.gov (936) 245-3695
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure one gas chromatograph mass spectrometer and related equipment for the PA Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. The procurement includes a comprehensive GC-MS system consisting of a 5977C Inert Plus MSD Turbo EI Bundle, Agilent 8890 GC System, OpenLab CDS Workstation Software, various accessories, installation services, and a 2-year warranty with preventative maintenance. The equipment will be used to identify pheromones and volatile organic compounds produced by screwworm flies as part of research to develop attractants. Quotes must include verification that the product is made in the United States, active SAM.gov registration, and compliance with all technical specifications detailed in the Statement of Work. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where vendors must first pass a technical capability assessment before price consideration. All quotes are due by September 15, 2025, and must remain valid for at least 90 days after receipt.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any current contractors or incumbents for this requirement. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for this single unit procurement. The performance period spans from September 19, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with delivery required by June 30, 2026. The equipment will be delivered to and installed at the PA Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory located at 2700 Fredericksburg Road in Kerrville, Texas. Vendors must hold their pricing firm for 60 calendar days and provide comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating how they meet or exceed the equipment's salient characteristics.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0659 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000.
The PA Knipling-Bushland U.S. LVSTK INS in Kerrville, TX has a requirement to purchase one gas chromatograph mass spectrometer and related items. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Statement of Work.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA Knipling-Bushland U.S. Lvstk Ins
2700 Fredericksburg Road
Kerrville, TX 78028
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
3) Verification that the product is made in the United States.
4) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Offers Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ_1232SA25Q0659.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf |
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