Continuous Whipping Mixer

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1441 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement of one Continuous Whipping Mixer. This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The required equipment is a benchtop research-and-development system designed for the continuous aeration and foaming of liquid food feedstocks, such as dairy-based products. Key technical specifications include a rotor/stator or equivalent high-shear mixing head, jacketed temperature control, the ability to process batches as low as 5kg/h, and essential safety features including a prominent emergency shutdown button and back-pressure monitoring. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, where the government will evaluate the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability and past performance. To be considered acceptable, offerors must provide brand name, make, and model numbers, along with descriptive literature and proof of authorization to sell the manufacturer's products. Delivery is required FOB Destination to the USDA ARS NEA Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, within 60 days of award. Quotations must be submitted by September 8, 2026, and prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days. All invoices are to be submitted electronically via the IPP system.