Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1230-B
- Agency
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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
- Fort Pierce, Florida 34945, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a single quadrupole gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer, with quotes due September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT and questions due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. This is a total small business set-aside; only small business concerns may quote.
Place of performance and delivery is Fort Pierce, Florida (Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 5600 US Route 1). The instrument must be delivered by November 30, 2026. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
Technical requirements include electron ionization and chemical ionization capabilities, mass range of 1.2 to 1,100 atomic mass units, quadrupole scanning at 16,000 units per second minimum, acquisition rates exceeding 200 scans per second in selected ion monitoring and 60 scans per second in full-scan modes, and a detector with minimum linear range of 0 to 100 microamps. The instrument must feature an integrated three-axis autosampler supporting liquid injection, headspace, and SPME processing, compatible with 4,608-well plates, 840-place vials, 648-place 2 milliliter vials, and 240-place 10–20 milliliter vials, and include an automated SPME arrow expansion kit and headspace tool with 2.5 milliliter syringe and 65 millimeter needle.
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating price for reasonableness, technical acceptability per specifications, and past performance. Quoters must submit a firm fixed-price quotation valid for at least 30 days, SF-1449 form with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed and all line items priced, place of manufacture for all items, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and a capability statement with technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications. Quotations lacking any required element will be rejected without further consideration. Contracting Officer is Elizabeth Calhoun, Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov, 301-450-1452.
Notice text
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1230-B is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply and valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote.
- Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a (company name and address), 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Specifications.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration.
Quotes are due on 9/22/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/18/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1- SF-1449 -1232SA26Q1230.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1- SF-1449 -1232SA26Q1230.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2- Specifications.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer | Pre-Solicitation |
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