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Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner - RFQ

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

Published
4 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Sept 2026, 04:59 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q0982
Location
TX, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner - RFQ. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0982. Classified under NAICS 334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Product/service code 6655 — GEOPHYSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Place of performance: TX, USA. Responses are due by 15 September 2026 04:59 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 RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0982 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Medusa Gamma Radiation Soil Scanner. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 600 employees.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on. There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”. Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (09/09/2026). Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.

Context for bidders

We hold 17 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD, going back to September 202616 of them still open. They buy mostly in electronics-semiconductors, Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 136 open electronics-semiconductors tenders in United States. This one closes in 10 days.

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