Automated Elemental Analyzer System Supply

The contract calls for the supply of a commercial off-the-shelf automated elemental analyzer system designed for the precise analysis of soil and liquid samples, with performance specifications that meet or exceed those of the Elementar Vario Max Cube. The system must deliver reliable, high-throughput quantification of elemental composition, including carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sulfur, to support agricultural and environmental research under the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Delivery and installation are to be completed at the designated place of performance in Bushland, Texas, with all equipment required to be fully operational upon delivery and compliant with applicable industry standards. Subcontractors must submit responses by August 12, 2026, with no set-aside provisions applied, indicating open competition for eligible vendors. The NAICS code 334516 classifies this procurement within the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing sector, reinforcing the technical specificity and industrial nature of the required equipment. The solicitation is issued under the USDA ARS AFM APD, with no designated point of contact provided in the public posting, suggesting that inquiries should be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the notice. All proposed systems must be proven, commercially available solutions with documented performance data, and vendors are expected to provide full technical documentation, calibration protocols, and training materials to ensure seamless integration into existing laboratory workflows.