Automated Micro Plate Reader — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Sept 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Reference
- 1232SA26Q1490
- Location
- MN, United States
- Sector
- electronics-semiconductors
Details
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Automated Micro Plate Reader — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1490. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: MN, USA. Responses are due by 21 September 2026 21:00 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1490 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of an automated micro plate reader. It is believed that Molecular Devices SpectraMax Mini micro plate reader is the only model that will meet the agencies’ needs. This acquisition is not 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 an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Context for bidders
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