Tissue dissociator/homogenizer with heater system

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area is soliciting quotes for a Tissue Dissociator/Homogenizer with Heater System through Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation #12505B25Q0021. The procurement seeks a sophisticated laboratory instrument capable of processing up to 8 samples simultaneously, with capabilities for tissue homogenization, RNA preparation, and single cell/nucleus suspension generation. The system must accommodate tube sizes from 500mL to 10mL, include heating and cooling functions, and feature standardized and user-programmable operational settings. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Tiffany Reval by December 10, 2024, at 11:00 PM ET, and must include a completed SF1449 form and FAR 52.212-3 provision. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with vendors required to comply with all specified technical specifications.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a size standard of under 1,000 employees. The procurement is for one unit to be delivered to the USDA facility in Ames, Iowa, with a required delivery timeline of 90 days after contract award. The contract period of performance is scheduled from December 23, 2024, to March 21, 2025, and includes a mandatory minimum one-year warranty. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a specialized scientific instrument designed for research applications. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is 6640, categorizing it under Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, and all communication and quote submissions must reference the solicitation number 12505B25Q0021.