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Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Cryostat Microtome USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
2 Sept 2026
Closes
18 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q1062
Location
IA, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting 1232SA26Q1062-Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Cryostat Microtome USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1062. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: IA, USA. Responses are due by 18 September 2026 16:00 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. Requirement is Subject to Trade Agreements. FAR Clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225- Trade Agreements Certificate (Feb 2021) is incorporated into this solicitation. Ensure to complete the Provision 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificates (Feb 2021) information. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1062 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procurement of Cryostat Microtome for Sectioning Snap-Frozen Animal Tissues 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 ,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

We hold 48 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD, going back to August 202647 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Supply and electronics-semiconductors. There are 324 open electronics-semiconductors tenders in United States. This one closes in 12 days.

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