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Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer

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

Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
22 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q1230-B
Location
FL, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1230-B. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: FL, USA. Responses are due by 22 September 2026 16:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Description - 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 1232SA26Q1230-B is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer. This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516  The small business size standard is 1,000  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply and valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote.
  • Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a (company name and address), 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
  • Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
  • Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Specifications.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration. Quotes are due on 9/22/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at [contact details removed]. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at [contact details removed] for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/18/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

Context for bidders

We hold 98 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD, going back to August 202654 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 7 days.

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