Scanning Electron Microscope – Wyndmoor, PA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0617
- 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
- Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Peter Nelson peter.b.nelson@usda.gov (970) 851-3737
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is procuring a single Scanning/Transmission Electron Microscope for their Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA25Q0617. The microscope must meet detailed technical specifications including a Schottky thermal field emitter electron source, magnification range of 10x-1,000,000X, resolution of 0.9nm at 15KV, voltage range of 0.2-30KV, and compatibility with Windows 10 or higher operating systems. Additional requirements include low KV capabilities for delicate samples, a multi-user interface with different access levels, and comprehensive training for operation and image acquisition software. The evaluation will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, where technical capability is assessed on a pass/fail basis and the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote will be selected. The response deadline is September 17, 2025, with delivery required within 120 days after award on an FOB Destination basis.
The solicitation was initially issued as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, but was subsequently modified on September 11, 2025, to dissolve the set-aside and open the procurement to all business sizes. The modification also added Trade Agreements and Buy American Certificate provisions while extending the response date. The contract requires delivery of one microscope to the USDA-ARS-ERRC facility at 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, with performance expected within a 120-day timeframe following contract award. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, this represents a single-unit procurement of sophisticated laboratory equipment for federal research operations. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are identified in the available documentation.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
09/11/2025 - The purpose of this modification is to dissolve the small business set-aside and open the procurement to all business sizes, update the clauses and provisions, and extend the response date.
Clauses Removed:
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)
Clauses Added:
52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023)
Provision Added:
Provision 52.225-6 Buy American Certificate. (Feb 2021)
All other aspects remain unchanged.
UPDATED SPECIFICATION SHEET - 08/20/2025
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0617 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Scanning Electron Microscope – qty of 1
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Specifications
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver 120 days after award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi.FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.xii.FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii.There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv.Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 1:00PM Eastern - 09/16/2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time: peter.b.nelson@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi.Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Peter Nelson – peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern on 09/14/2025
Update #3 ·
09/11/2025 - The purpose of this modification is to dissolve the small business set-aside and open the procurement to all business sizes, update the clauses and provisions, and extend the response date.
Clauses Removed:
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)
Clauses Added:
52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023)
Provision Added:
Provision 52.225-6 Buy American Certificate. (Feb 2021)
All other aspects remain unchanged.
UPDATED SPECIFICATION SHEET - 08/20/2025
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0617 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Scanning Electron Microscope – qty of 1
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Specifications
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver 120 days after award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi.FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.xii.FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii.There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv.Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 1:00PM Eastern - 08/21/2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time: peter.b.nelson@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi.Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Peter Nelson – peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern on 08/19/2025
Update #2 ·
UPDATED SPECIFICATION SHEET - 08/20/2025
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0617 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Scanning Electron Microscope – qty of 1
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Specifications
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver 120 days after award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi.FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.xii.FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii.There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv.Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 1:00PM Eastern - 08/21/2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time: peter.b.nelson@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi.Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Peter Nelson – peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern on 08/19/2025
Update #1 ·
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0617 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Scanning Electron Microscope – qty of 1
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Specifications
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver 120 days after award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi.FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.xii.FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii.There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv.Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 1:00PM Eastern - 08/21/2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time: peter.b.nelson@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi.Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Peter Nelson – peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern on 08/19/2025
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF-30 Amd 0001.pdf | ||
| Specifications Updated.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0617.pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Scanning Electron Microscope – Wyndmoor, PA | Award Notice | |
| Scanning Electron Microscope – Wyndmoor, PA | Solicitation |
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