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Combine-mounted NIRS

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1232SA26Q1526Federal

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The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1526 for the procurement and installation of a combine-mounted near infrared spectrophotometer. The equipment will be utilized by the Legume Quality Genetics Laboratory in East Lansing, Michigan, and must be compatible with a Wintersteiger research plot combine. Technical requirements include a spectral range of 850 to 1650 nm, an IP64 protection rating, and full integration with the Harvest Master data collection system. Due to these specific compatibility and durability needs for dry bean breeding research, the agency intends to award this on a single source basis to Wintersteiger Seedmech North America. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 334516 and is not set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of September 25, 2026. The selected provider will be responsible for the delivery, installation, and training associated with the system, with delivery expected within 70 days of the award. This procurement is conducted as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12.

General Info

USDA seeks a combine-mounted near infrared spectrophotometer from Wintersteiger for Michigan research.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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12325A2601256 - Combine mounted NIRS system

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1232SA26Q1526 - Specifications for In-line NIR Spectrophotometer

PDF•specifications

1167364 - Decision to Restrict Competition (NIR Spectrophotometer)

PDF•justification-and-authorization

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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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The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.


Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  


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 1232SA26Q1526 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Combine-mounted NIRS.


This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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