Automated Sample Preparation and Concentration Platform

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Agricultural Research Service, is issuing a presolicitation notice for an Automated Sample Preparation and Concentration Platform under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0571. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program in accordance with FAR 19.5. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516, which relates to the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. The work is to be performed in Fort Pierce, Florida, while the administering office is located in Beltsville, Maryland. Interested parties must submit their responses by May 27, 2026, with the notice having been posted on May 12, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Frank Palmer, who can be reached via email at frank.palmer@usda.gov. This presolicitation serves as an initial step to inform potential vendors about the upcoming solicitation and the specific requirements for the automated sample preparation system needed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Further details can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov workspace link.