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Cutting mills, benchtop size for the USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, MN

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The USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory in Morris, Minnesota, is seeking quotations for two benchtop cutting mills under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0671, which serves as the complete and only solicitation document in compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This acquisition is exclusively set aside for small business concerns as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible small business sources may submit quotes without the need for a separate written solicitation, and submissions will be evaluated without restriction based on size beyond the set-aside requirement. Proposals must be received by August 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract is administered by the USDA Agency for Financial Management and Procurement through its office in Beltsville, Maryland, with performance required at the Morris, Minnesota, laboratory location. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Shelley C Steen, reachable via email at shelley.steen@usda.gov or phone at 510-559-6350. The solicitation, posted on August 3, 2026, is accessible online via the SAM.gov portal, and no additional documentation beyond the RFQ will be issued. Interested parties are encouraged to review the details promptly to ensure timely submission before the deadline.

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USDA seeks small business quotes for two benchtop cutting mills by August 14, 2026, for Morris, Minnesota delivery.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

49460, MN, 56267, USA

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SBA

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C04_+TandCs_1232SA26Q0671.docx

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C04a_Attachment+1+-+Specifications+1232SA26Q0671.doc

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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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.  ​Quotes ​ are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.   



Solicitation number ​1232SA26Q0671​ is issued as a ​ Request for Quotation (RFQ)​ for ​two benchtop cutting mills for the USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory in Morris, MN.



This acquisition ​ is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is ​334516.​ The small business size standard is1,000 employees.​ This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. ​ All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.   

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