Raman Spectrometer, ReactRaman 802L

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for one ReactRaman 802L Raman Spectrometer bundle with associated accessories and service through Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q0074. This is a firm-fixed price requirements contract that seeks a real-time, in-situ reaction monitoring system equipped with a 785 nm laser, thermoelectrically cooled CCD detector, and comprehensive software capabilities including 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for laboratory integration. Offerors must submit pricing for all six line items to be considered responsive, and awards will be made based on best value to the government, with evaluation criteria encompassing technical acceptability (on a brand name or equal basis), past performance, and price. Technical acceptability will be assessed through detailed documentation demonstrating that alternative products meet all salient characteristics, while past performance will be rated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable based on prior contract history. Questions must be submitted by January 13, 2026, with quotations due by January 22, 2026, and delivery required within 60 days after award.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting competition to small business concerns classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The government intends to make a single award for this acquisition. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the single unit purchase coupled with the 60-day delivery timeline indicates a focused, time-sensitive procurement. The equipment will be delivered to the USDA-ARS-SRRC facility in New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, where it will support the FPSQ research unit's analytical capabilities. The spectrometer system must meet stringent technical specifications including a spectral range of 150-3400 cm-1 Raman shift, modular sampling technology designed to withstand temperatures from -40°C to +300°C and pressures up to 3000 psi, and a base unit weighing less than 8 kg with a compact, stackable design.