Soil Moisture Retention Curve System (Brand Name LAB023V1 or Equal)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0267
- 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
- Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a Soil Moisture Retention Curve System (brand name LAB023V1 or equal) through Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q0267. The system is laboratory equipment used to measure soil moisture and thermal properties for agricultural research, and must include specific components such as extractors, pressure vessels, manifolds, ceramic plates, soil sample retaining rings, and a 110-volt air compressor. All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Soilmoisture) and include a Certificate of Conformance per FAR clause 52.246-15. Technical evaluation will assess whether quoted products meet or exceed specified characteristics, are properly identified by brand name and model number, include sufficient supporting documentation, and can be delivered timely. Award will be made on a firm-fixed price basis to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Questions must be submitted by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, and quotations are due April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with prices firm for 90 calendar days from receipt.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or award value. The complete equipment package must be delivered within 60 days of order receipt to the USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Center (DFRC) Madison Lab 275 at 1925 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, with delivery and setup required during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) unless advance arrangements are made. All travel for setup, testing, training, and material delivery must be included in the quoted price, and the contractor must coordinate with the technical point of contact, Pradip Adhikari, at least one week prior to the anticipated implementation start date.
Notice text
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 1232SA26Q0267 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Soil Moisture
Retention Curve System (Brand Name LAB023V1 or Equal). Device with all supporting associative
parts list according to specifications document.
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 employees This
acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation
which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
Soil Moisture Retention Curve System (Brand Name LAB023V1 or Equal) with all associative parts
as listed out in attachment 1 specifications document.
All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Soilmoisture.
Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step
from an OEM or distributor to its current location.
The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in
the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the
manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and its own certificate of conformance. Prospective vendors
who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product
back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.
Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit
offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Alternate Parts will be
authorized if they are an approved alternate part that satisfies all form, fit, and function requirements
of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration. All parts shall be NEW approved
parts.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Specification Document 1232SA26Q0267.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA26Q0267.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Moisture Retention Curve System (Brand Name LAB023V1 or Equal) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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