Chirascan V100 (Brand Name or Equal) Circular Dichroism Instrument

The solicitation numbered 1232SA26Q1108 is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of a Chirascan V100 Circular Dichroism Instrument or an equal alternative, specifically set aside entirely for small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 applies, with the small business size standard set at 1,000 employees, ensuring only eligible small businesses may respond. All responsible small business sources are encouraged to submit quotations, and no separate written solicitation will be issued—this announcement serves as the complete and sole solicitation document. The response deadline is August 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposals evaluated against criteria detailed in Attachment 1, which includes terms, conditions, and evaluation standards. The contract is issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the AFM APD office located in Beltsville, Maryland, and performance is required in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a zip code of 70124. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Melissa Santos, reachable via email at melissa.santos@usda.gov. The acquisition is posted on SAM.gov, and all referenced provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This is a total small business set-aside, meaning full performance must be carried out by a small business concern, with no subcontracting to non-small entities permitted under the set-aside rules.