Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1324
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Albany, California, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Jacob Toft jacob.toft@usda.gov (202) 619-8538
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotation for one Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port on a sole-source basis restricted to Gerstel, Inc., with quotations due September 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due September 17, 2026.
Place of performance is Room 1132, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California 94710. The equipment must integrate with existing Agilent 7890B/5977A GC-MS instrumentation and ChemStation control software, supporting automated liquid injections using 2ml vials and headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) injections using 10ml/20ml vials with HS-SPME derivatization capability. Key features include an agitator with temperature control, heated nose cone with adjustable mount, and integrated software enabling real-time olfactory event markers, odor intensity measurements, and spoken odor quality documentation during gas chromatography runs. Delivery within eight weeks of award (by November 16, 2026) on an FOB Destination basis includes installation, assembly, one-year warranty, training, and technical support maintenance. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.
Sole-source justification rests on Gerstel's proprietary software integration with the existing gas chromatography system and unique capability to switch effluent flow between the olfactory detection port and mass spectrometer—capabilities no other manufacturer provides. Evaluation will apply lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and fair and reasonable pricing. The contract will incorporate FAR clauses for commercial products and USDA clauses including anti-discrimination and DEI compliance certifications. Contracting officer is Kristine M. Stout at USDA ARS in Beltsville, Maryland.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. USDA-ARS intends to award on a sole source basis to Gerstel, Inc. for the purchase of their Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
**See Attachment 1232SA26Q1324 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 – Specifications, and Attachment 2 – J&A Restriction of Competition.**
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - JA Restriction of Competition - 1232SA26Q1324.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications - 1232SA26Q1324.pdf | ||
| 1232SA26Q1324.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port | Award Notice | |
| Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port | Solicitation | |
| Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port | Pre-Solicitation |
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