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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cell Analyzer

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1232SA26Q0598Federal

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USDA seeks small business quotations for Cell Analyzer; submissions due May 11, 2026, electronic only.

Contract Value

$27,775

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

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RFQ 1232SA26Q0598 Cell Analyzer Request for Quotation

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Statement of Work for Cell Analyzer Instrument Acquisition

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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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 1232SA26Q0598 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Cell Analyzer and related items.  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.


All offers must be sent to Contracting Specialist James Porter at contact@example.gov no later than May 118 2026 at 1600 hrs CDT.

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