Purchase Temperature Loggers
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SAQ0738
- 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
- Lubbock, Texas 79403, United States
- Points of contact
-
- James Porter james.porter@usda.gov (936) 245-3695
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service's Plains Area Livestock Issues Research facility in Lubbock, Texas is procuring 45 implantable temperature loggers for cattle and swine research through solicitation RFQ 1232SA25Q0738. The agency requires programmable reusable temperature measuring devices with specific technical capabilities including a 5-minute or less measurement interval, up to 3-year battery life, and temperature measurement resolution of +/- 0.003C. The devices must fit within custom-made mounts measuring approximately 8.3 mm x 25.4 mm, with the procurement preferencing Star Oddi implantable temperature loggers or equivalent products. Evaluation will be conducted using the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing technical capability on a pass/fail basis and then price. Quotations are due by September 5, 2025 at 1600 CT, with electronic submission preferred and quotes 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. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for the 45 temperature logger units, which must be delivered within 60 days of order placement to the LIRU office building at 1604 E FM 1294, Lubbock, TX 79403. The performance period extends from September 12, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with a final delivery date of March 31, 2026. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, provide verification that products are made in the United States, and submit comprehensive technical packages demonstrating compliance with the specified requirements.
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 1232SA25Q0738 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000.
The USDA Plains Area Livestock Issues Research in Lubbock, TX has a requirement for 45 temperature loggers. (DST micro -T). 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 Specifications.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA Plains Area Livestock Issues Research
1604 East FM 1294
Lubbock, TX 79403
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_1232SA25Q0738.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf |
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