Purchase Nitrogen Analyzer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0761
- 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
- Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038, 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 USDA Agricultural Research Service is procuring a Nitrogen Analyzer through RFQ #1232SA25Q0761 for their Dairy and Functional Foods Research facility in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The agency seeks one new, unused Nitrogen/Protein Analyzer, preferably an Elementar Rapid N Exceed or equivalent, capable of processing both solid and liquid samples with nitrogen detection capabilities as low as 0.003% for food and agricultural research applications. Offerors must submit comprehensive quotes including technical specifications, itemized pricing, delivery timeline, warranty information, and documentation proving equipment compliance with various industry standards including AOAC, AACC, and ISO. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where the government will first assess the lowest-priced technically compliant quote for award consideration. All quotes must be received by September 12, 2025, and remain valid for at least 90 days, with delivery required by September 30, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses with active SAM.gov registrations. The solicitation indicates a maximum budget of $90,000 for this acquisition, with the government intending to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The equipment must be delivered to the NEA Dairy and Functional Foods Research facility located at 600 East Mermaid Lane in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, with performance extending through June 30, 2026. Vendors must demonstrate that their products are either made in the United States or are TAA compliant, and must provide detailed technical documentation including operation manuals, installation instructions, calibration certificates, and warranty information. The procurement involves a single unit acquisition with comprehensive service and warranty support requirements to ensure successful implementation for the research facility's analytical needs.
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 1232SA25Q0761 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 NEA Dairy and Functional Foods Research in Wyndoor, PA has a requirement for a Nitrogen Analyzer. Prefer a Elementar Rapid N Exceed Nitorgen Analyzer or equal. 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:
NEA Dairy and Functional Foods Research
600 East Mermaid Lane
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
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, or is TAA Compliant.
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_1232SA25Q0761.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf |
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