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ARS Reflectance Spectrophotometer-Brand Name — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA FS WO AQM IT SUPPORT BRANCH · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
9 Sept 2026
Closes
14 Sept 2026, 09:00 UTC
Reference
12760426Q0189
Location
NC, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA FS WO AQM IT SUPPORT BRANCH is soliciting ARS Reflectance Spectrophotometer-Brand Name — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Solicitation number 12760426Q0189. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: NC, USA. Responses are due by 14 September 2026 09:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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.  Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. USDA Agricultural Research Service requires a Reflectance Spectrophotometer. Must include at a minimum a Performance Assurance (PA) Program (2-YEAR) and Onsight Instrument Training. Fill out attachment C04a_BOM and all line items to be considered for award.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA FS WO AQM IT SUPPORT BRANCH, going back to September 20261 of them still open. They buy mostly in electronics-semiconductors and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 790 open electronics-semiconductors tenders in United States. This one closes in 4 days.

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