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COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS, LLC

UEI: XW3DMCJ3CU85CAGE: 57637

COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS, LLC is a federal contractor, registered under UEI XW3DMCJ3CU85 and CAGE code 57637. It has been awarded $2,240,549 across 25 federal contracts. Primary work spans Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Health And Human Services, Department Of Agriculture, and Department Of Defense.

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XW3DMCJ3CU85

CAGE Code

57637

Entity Structure

Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership

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Business Classifications

272XLJ

NAICS Codes

334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing(Primary)

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Columbus Instruments, LLC specializes in the design, integration, and maintenance of high-precision analytical instrumentation for biomedical and agricultural research environments. Their core expertise lies in manufacturing and servicing metabolic monitoring systems, including CLAMS HC enclosures, ...

Columbus Instruments, LLC specializes in the design, integration, and maintenance of high-precision analytical instrumentation for biomedical and agricultural research environments. Their core expertise lies in manufacturing and servicing metabolic monitoring systems, including CLAMS HC enclosures, rodent treadmills, grip strength meters, and respirometers such as the Micro-Oxymax series. They provide end-to-end support for laboratory animal monitoring, delivering temperature- and light-controlled environmental chambers, closed-loop condenser kits, and system upgrades that ensure data integrity in metabolic phenotyping studies. Their technical proficiency includes embedded control systems, sensor calibration, and real-time data acquisition architectures tailored to preclinical research standards, with a distinct focus on reproducibility and compliance in regulated laboratory settings. The company maintains a strong, recurring relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, where they support NIH-funded phenotyping cores with equipment maintenance and system enhancements. They also serve the Department of Agriculture with respirometry and metabolic analysis platforms for livestock and animal physiology research, and provide critical maintenance services to the Department of Veterans Affairs for rodent monitoring systems used in veteran-relevant biomedical studies. Columbus Instruments operates primarily under NAICS 334516, focusing on analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing for life sciences, with niche specialization in small-animal metabolic phenotyping and respirometry systems. Their market positioning is as a trusted supplier of mission-critical instrumentation for federally funded research institutions requiring precision, reliability, and long-term technical support. As a small business based in Columbus, Ohio, with no federal certifications on record, the company leverages technical depth and domain-specific experience to serve federal research agencies. Their geographic presence is centered in Ohio, but their solutions are deployed nationwide in government-funded laboratories.

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Awards by Agency
Department Of Health And Human Services$1.2M52.2%
Department Of Agriculture$648.6K29%
Department Of Defense$246.6K11%
Department Of Veterans Affairs$176.6K7.9%
Awards by NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing$2.1M94.5%
811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance$78.3K3.5%
339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing$25.3K1.1%
334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables$18.8K0.8%
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NAICS: 339999
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DRAFTING INSTRUMENT
Solicitation # SPE8E9-26-T-3303
This contract governs the procurement of drafting instruments under NSN 6675-00-641-3531, with a quantity of 64 units, pursuant to solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3303. The technical and quality requirements are dictated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R-numbers such as RP001, RQ006, and RA001, with the applicable revision controlled by the solicitation issue date for simplified acquisitions or the RFP issue date for larger ones, unless a solicitation amendment supersedes it. The contract explicitly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any supplied hardware, with narrow exceptions for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and specified chemical reagents. Portable devices containing mercury must meet shock-proof standards and include a secondary containment boundary as mandated by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The product specification deviates from CID A-A-52034 in specific ways: the center horn must be a transparent plastic disc with defined diameter and tolerance, paired with a centered rubber gasket having prescribed dimensions and protrusion, and revised nomenclature replaces obsolete classifications for protractors and triangles, now correctly identifying them as semicircular protractors and triangles with specified angles and dimensions. The contract item is procured as a fully competitive commercial item under federal specification, with delivery due 167 days after award, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Construction & Equipment MRO Service I, with performance located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
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BLOCK, TACKLE
Solicitation # SPE8EE-26-T-2219
The contract covers the procurement of 496 units of a block and tackle item under solicitation SPE8EE-26-T-2219, awarded to Royson Engineering Company with part number 1776 and NSN 3940-00-263-3041, at a unit price of $496.00 for a total value of $246,016. Delivery is required FOB origin within 73 days of award, with no tolerance for quantity variance, and must be completed by May 20, 2026, despite the original required delivery date of January 13, 2027. All items must comply strictly with DLA packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking standards per MIL-STD-129, using specific packaging methods including dry preservation and intermediate containment in E5 containers. The item must be palletized in accordance with DLA guidelines and shipped to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with no special marking required. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the supplied hardware, except in specific exceptions such as functional mercury in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical analysis reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and include a secondary containment barrier as mandated by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 339999 and is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements with revisions effective as of the solicitation issue date; inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The contract’s point of contact is Philip Ferrara, and all transportation details are subject to DLAD Procurement Notes C19 and C20.
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NAICS: 334513
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CELL, SALINITY DETEC
Solicitation # SPE8E9-26-T-3347
The contract pertains to the procurement of 34 units of a salinity detector with NSN 4620-01-554-4278 under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3347, issued by the Department of Defense through the Construction & Equipment MROsvc I office. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside, with responses due by August 17, 2026, and a delivery deadline 167 days after award. The item is classified under NAICS code 334513, and performance is required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with Matthew Kruc as the primary point of contact. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and must be applied according to the revision in effect on the solicitation or award date, depending on acquisition size. Sampling must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Unspecified attributes are treated as major unless otherwise defined. Zero non-conformances are required in the sample lot unless the contract specifies otherwise. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with supplied hardware, except for specific exempted applications such as functional batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, and reagents authorized by NAVSEA. Portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shock-proof and include a secondary containment boundary, in accordance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies is also required per RQ011.
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NAICS: 334516
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LEVEL, PRECISION, MASTER
Solicitation # SPE8E5-26-T-3799
This contract, issued under solicitation SPE8E5-26-T-3799 by the Department of Defense through DLA Distribution Depot Hill, specifies the procurement of 11 units of material identified by NSN 5220-01-094-4673 and part number 2117276-001, supplied by BAE Systems National Security. The unit price is $11.00 per EA, with a total price of $121.00, and delivery is required in 167 days FOB origin at Hill AFB, Utah. Inspection and acceptance both occur at destination, with zero variance allowed in quantity. The items must be packaged in compliance with ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence, including mandatory marking and labeling per MIL-STD-129 and palletization per RP001. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and all packaging must align with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking. The contract includes specific transportation instructions per DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20, with the designated shipping address and parcel post address clearly defined. The contract references Covered Defense Information under RD003 and incorporates technical and quality requirements identified by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation issue date for large acquisitions. The unit of issue is EA, and the procurement follows DoD authorized standards, with ANSI X12 equivalents accessible via a provided URL. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, under NAICS code 334516. The primary point of contact is Brandon Wicker, reachable via email and phone. The original required delivery date is March 24, 2027, with a need ship date of February 1, 2027, and all performance is governed by the contractual terms, including the specified delivery location, inspection protocols, and packaging directives governed by DLA standards.
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NAICS: 334516
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GAGE, PLUG, PLAIN CYL
Solicitation # SPE8E9-26-T-3308
This contract is for the procurement of 13 plain cylindrical plug gages, identified by NSN 5220-00-981-7124 and part number 5431-14 from WINCHESTER INTERCONNECT CORPORATION, under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3308. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements defined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from direct contact with the gages unless explicitly exempted for functional uses like batteries, sensors, or instruments specified by NAVSEA, and any permitted mercury-containing components must include shockproof design and a secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation, wrapping, and container standards, and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129 without special markings. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and the quantity variance is strictly zero percent. The required delivery date is 167 days after award, with an original need date of February 5, 2027, and the items must be shipped to the DLA Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract enforces all applicable DLA packaging and transportation directives, including RP001 and DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20, and the unit of issue is each, priced at $13.00 for a total value of $169.00.
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NAICS: 339999
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EXTINGUISHER, FIRE
Solicitation # SPE8E6-26-T-4027
The contract pertains to the procurement of 193 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers, specifically modeled as gas cartridge type using potassium bicarbonate, each weighing 20 pounds and colored red, conforming to the Commercial Item Description for fire extinguishers and meeting MIL-STD-130N identification standards. The extinguishers are classified as hazardous under Title 49 CFR Division 2.2 as non-flammable, non-poisonous gas and must be packaged, marked, and shipped in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and IP025 requirements for hazardous materials, with palletization and labeling governed by DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines and MIL-STD-129 marking specifications. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4027 with a critical application designation, full and open competition, and no quantity variance allowed. Deliveries are split into two CLINs—12 units to be delivered to the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania facility and 181 units to the San Joaquin, California facility—both FOB destination with an inspection and acceptance point at the delivery location, and a mandatory 69-day delivery window from the need ship dates of December 16, 2025 and May 26, 2026 respectively, with a final required delivery date of December 4, 2026. All technical and quality requirements are incorporated via the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R-numbers, and the item is identified by NSN 4210-01-290-0755 and part number AA393-B2D.
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NAICS: 334513
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INDICATOR, SIGHT, LIQ
Solicitation # SPE4A5-26-T-331V
This contract specifies the procurement of one unit of an Indicator, Sight, Liquid with NSN 6680-01-503-4029 and part number E-284 from CLARK-RELIANCE LLC, governed by solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-331V under a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The item must comply with technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all packaging, preservation, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 with no special marking. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the product, its packaging, and preservation methods, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof with a secondary containment. Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and attributes are assigned verification levels or AQLs as defined. The item is not required to have Unique Identification under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and the required delivery date is 170 days from award. The item must be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the contract mandates full compliance with DLA packaging, transportation, and preservation protocols, including adherence to RP001 and IP056. The original required delivery date is June 5, 2027, with a need ship date of January 31, 2027.
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SLING, ASSEMBLY
Solicitation # SPE8EE-26-T-2252
The contract pertains to the procurement of 26 units of SLING, ASSEMBLY with NSN 3940-01-382-9781 under solicitation SPE8EE-26-T-2252, with a delivery deadline of 167 days after award. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers, with compliance dictated by the master list version in effect on the solicitation issuance or award date, depending on acquisition size. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero nonconformances required unless otherwise stated; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, with unspecified attributes deemed major. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with supplied hardware except in specific cases such as functional batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments requiring shockproof design and a secondary mercury containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure of technical data to foreign persons anywhere, including foreign national employees, and requires DFARS 252.225-7048 compliance; access is limited to DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of mandatory DOD export control training, and formal DLA authorization. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and all supplies must comply with DLA packaging standards and the removal of government identification from non-accepted items. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due August 17, 2026, under NAICS code 339999, and performance is designated for Tracy, California, with Philip Ferrara as the primary point of contact.
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NAICS: 811210
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49--CABLE ASSY TORPEDO,, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
Solicitation # N0038326QPC34
The contract solicitation is for a flight-critical cable assembly used in torpedo repair and modification, identified by NSN 7R-4920-015824377-HT, with a quantity of six units to be delivered FOB origin. This item requires exclusive sourcing from previously government-approved suppliers due to proprietary engineering designs, specialized manufacturing and repair capabilities, and technical data that are not economically available to the government. Only sources already validated by the design control activity have been solicited, as alternative suppliers cannot be qualified within the required timeframe without compromising mission readiness. Proposals from non-approved sources must include comprehensive documentation as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Information Brochures, detailing experience with identical or similar items or proof of prior submission for approval. Incomplete submissions will be rejected outright, and award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if source approval cannot be finalized in time. The government has determined this requirement does not fall under FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition policies, but offers are open for commercial item alternatives if submitted within 15 days. Technical documentation referenced for compliance is accessible through ASSIST-Online or the DODSSP, though drawings, patterns, and deviation lists are not available via these channels. All proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of September 21, 2026, with primary point of contact being Christopher Campellone of NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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NAICS: 811210
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HFP Multifunctional Device (MFD) Support and
Solicitation # OMASITHFPMFD01
The FDA Human Foods Program is soliciting a contractor to provide on-site maintenance and support for Konica Minolta Bizhub “4” and “8” model multifunctional devices, as well as new Bizhub “0” model MFDs, across six of its building locations in Maryland. This requirement stems from a prior reduction in coverage under a one-year contract awarded in 2025 due to budget constraints, and now seeks to reinstate comprehensive service with a base contract and one optional year. The MFDs are critical to high-volume office operations, handling substantial volumes of photocopying, printing, and scanning tasks across various document types. Only an original equipment manufacturer authorized service provider using genuine Konica Minolta parts and employing certified, trained technicians on OEM hardware will be considered. The contract requires strict adherence to manufacturer specifications to ensure reliability and performance under heavy usage. The solicitation, numbered OMASITHFPMFD01, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and is managed by the Omas Strategic Buying Center – Information Technology under the Department of Health and Human Services. The contract will cover 44 MFDs located at sites in Maryland, with performance centered at 17776, Rockville, MD 20740. The NAICS code for the opportunity is 811210, indicating office administrative services, and no small business set-aside is applicable. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Raja Seshadri, reachable by phone or email, with Laura Grey as the secondary contact. The contract must be awarded through a full and open competition and all service providers must demonstrate valid OEM authorization and proven technical certification for Konica Minolta equipment.
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61--POWER SUPPLY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
Solicitation # N0010426QUC20
The contract pertains to a single unit of a power supply identified by NSN 7H-6130-015469882 and NIIN 7H-6130-015469882, with the part number 4801682, intended for repair or modification purposes. The item must be delivered to W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN in Tracy, California, with a delivery requirement for one unit. The Government does not hold the intellectual property rights or technical data necessary to procure or repair the part from alternative sources, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire such rights or to reverse engineer the component. This contract is being executed under FAR 6.302-1, limiting it to a single source due to the unique nature of the part and lack of data. Although the notice invites interested parties to submit proposals or capability statements within 45 days—30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement—it is not a competitive solicitation. Any award will depend on the offeror, product, or manufacturer meeting all qualification criteria at the time of award, as stipulated in FAR clause 52.209-1. The Government has determined that commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12 do not apply, but vendors may still propose commercial alternatives within 15 days of this notice. Technical documentation such as specifications and standards can be accessed through ASSIST-Online or DODSSP, though design files, drawings, and deviation lists are not available through these channels. The contracting office is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, with Leigh E. Catchings as the primary point of contact.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Roche Diagnostics for Digital LC Analyzer and LightCycler PRO 384
Solicitation # 123A9426P0024
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed price purchase order to Roche Diagnostics for the acquisition of specific laboratory equipment including one Digital LC Analyzer, one Digital LC Partitioning Engine, one LightCycler PRO 384, and one Thermal Cycler Assembly 96, all with delivery and installation. These instruments are critical for detecting and quantifying genetic polymorphisms through real-time fluorescence measurement, a technique essential for genomic analysis in food safety research. The procurement is justified under FAR 12 on the basis that Roche Diagnostics is the only source capable of providing these specialized tools, which are widely relied upon in genomics for precise DNA quantification. This action is published as a notice of intent and not as a solicitation for competitive bids, though any responsible entity may submit a capability statement demonstrating that its alternative products meet the same technical requirements. Responses must include the company name, CAGE code, and a detailed technical description showing how the proposed solution fulfills all specified needs. All submissions are due by August 12, 2026, and will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The notice is issued under NAICS code 334516, with performance and delivery occurring in Indianapolis, Indiana, and primary point of contact information available through the provided agency liaison.
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