Chromatography System

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0589, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Preparative Scale High Pressure Chromatography System, issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and set aside entirely for small business concerns under NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and all responsible small businesses may submit quotations without restriction based on socioeconomic categories, though HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB entities are eligible under the set-aside. The contract is firm-fixed-price, with award expected to be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis, meaning only technically acceptable offers with acceptable past performance will be considered, and the lowest-priced among them will be selected. Proposals must include a firm-fixed-price quotation on company letterhead detailing item descriptions, place of manufacture, all-inclusive pricing (including shipping to the destination), and must remain valid for at least 60 days after submission. Additionally, offerors must submit a fully completed SF-1449 form with specific blocks filled and priced, a valid SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and a capability statement with technical documentation proving full compliance with all salient characteristics in the specifications. The system must be delivered to the USDA/ARS facility at 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with installation and training to be performed by a U.S. citizen technician. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, and the system must be new, fully functional, with a minimum one-year warranty (two years preferred), and conform to U.S. electrical standards (115 V, 60 Hz). Offers must be submitted via email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov by May 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT, using the solicitation number and title as the email subject line, with no alternative submission methods accepted. Questions must be submitted by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, using the same subject line requirement. Failure to submit any of the required elements will result in automatic rejection without discussion. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary but anticip