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

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.