Texture Analyser

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1232SA25Q0212
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
Byron, Georgia 31008, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure a Texture Analyzer 650H with Exponent software for their Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory in Byron, Georgia. The texture analyzer must meet specific technical requirements including a maximum force capacity of 100 kg, distance resolution of 0.0005 mm, speed range of 0.01-20mm/s, and data acquisition rate of 2000 pps to support research protocols for evaluating textural properties of materials such as food products, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. This combined synopsis/solicitation follows FAR Part 12.6 and Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, with evaluation conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology that considers technical capability on a pass/fail basis and price. The original quote submission deadline was September 1, 2025 at 0800 am CT, but Amendment 1 extended this to September 8, 2025 at 9:00 am, with quotes to be submitted electronically to amber.sampson@usda.gov. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by August 29, 2025.

Initially structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, Amendment 1 opened the solicitation unrestricted, removing the small business limitation. The procurement seeks one texture analyzer unit for delivery FOB Destination to the Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory at 21 Dunbar Road, Byron, GA 31008. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for this equipment acquisition. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete all required representations and certifications, including FAR Provision 52.212-3, as part of their submission requirements.

Notice text

3 versions

As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #3 · Latest ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0212 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, require purchase of texture analyzer.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory (SEFTNRL)

21 Dunbar, Rd

Byron, GA 31008

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section
 

2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in
accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, on or before September 8 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Amber Sampson at amber.sampson@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

Update #2 ·

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

  1. 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.
  1. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0212 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
  1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025.
  1. This solicitation is issued as total total SB SET ASIDE]. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is [1,000 EMPLOYEES].
  1. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

Texture Analyzer 650H with Exponent

  1. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

[SEE ATTACHED SOW OR REQUIREMENT]

  1. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory (SEFTNRL)

21 Dunbar, Rd

Byron, GA 31008

Quotes are due: 09/02/2025 at 0400 pm (CT)

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

  1. 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.
  1. Evaluation:

For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
  1. Date, time and place quotes are due.

Quotes are due by 09/02/2025 at 0400 pm (CT)

Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:

Jovan.haynes@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.

  1. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Jovan Haynes at jovan.haynes@usda.gov no later than 8/29/2025 Monday – Friday 8:00am until 4pm CT.
Update #1 ·

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

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 1232SA25Q0212 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 08/072025.

iv. This solicitation is issued as total SB 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:

Texture Analyzer with Exponent

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

[SEE ATTACHED SOW OR REQUIREMENT]

vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory (SEFTNRL)

21 Dunbar, Rd

Byron, GA 31008

Quotes are due: 09/01/2025 at 0800 am (CT)

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 09/01/2025

Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:

Jovan.haynes@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 Jovan Haynes at jovan.haynes@usda.gov no later than 8/29/2025 Monday – Friday 8:00am until 4pm CT.

Jovan.haynes@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.

Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Jovan Haynes at jovan.haynes@usda.gov no later than 8/29/2025 Monday – Friday 8:00am until 4pm CT.

Attachments

File Type Posted
Amend 1 - 1232SA25Q0212.pdf PDF
Clauses and Provisions - 1232SA25Q0212.pdf PDF
Combined Syn-SOL.docx DOCX document
Combined Syn-SOL.docx DOCX document
Salient Characteristics - Texture Analyzer.doc DOC document
RFQ Terms and Conditions- 1232SA25Q0212.docx DOCX document

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