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Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port

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

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Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
21 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q1324
Location
CA, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: CA, USA. Responses are due by 21 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.  USDA-ARS intends to award on a sole source basis to Gerstel, Inc. for the purchase of their Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. 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. **See Attachment 1232SA26Q1324 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 – Specifications, and Attachment 2 – J&A Restriction of Competition.**

Context for bidders

We hold 98 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD, going back to August 2026 — 54 of them still open. They buy mostly in electronics-semiconductors, Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 859 open electronics-semiconductors tenders in United States. This one closes in 6 days.

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