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1232SA26Q0985Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bushland, TX, 79012, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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C04-+SF+1449+1232SA26Q0985.pdf

PDF

Attachment+2-Specifications.docx

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Elizabeth Calhoun

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In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:


  1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote.
  2. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
  3. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. 
  4. Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation or brochures/literature showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics of the Specifications attached.


REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.


DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.


Quotes are due on 7/30/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. 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 Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov 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 7/27/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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