The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service seeks a Supercritical CO2 extraction unit via Request for Quotation, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Place of performance is Berkeley, California 94710. The procurement is unrestricted, open to all responsible sources, with no set-aside. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The specification calls for one Supercritical Fluid Processing System with a 5-liter vessel, co-solvent pump, and matching chiller unit capable of 10,000 psi and 200°C with CO2 recycling. The equipment is identified as SFT-250 by Supercritical Fluid Technologies, Inc., or an equal product with equivalent salient characteristics. The contractor must provide all pertinent manuals, parts diagrams, on-site startup, and training. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order to USDA-ARS PWA Healthy Processed Foods Research in Albany, California, on an F.O.B. Destination basis unless the offeror specifies F.O.B. Origin and includes estimated shipping costs. Quotations must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt date.

Award is based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics with adequate documentation. Past performance will be assessed as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Payment is by electronic funds transfer. Direct questions to reginald.brown@usda.gov.

Supercritical Extraction Unit

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