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Eight Channel Spectrophotometer Supply

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Response Deadline09/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the USDA ARS AFM APD involves the supply of a high-throughput Eight Channel Spectrophotometer system. The required equipment must be capable of measuring eight samples simultaneously with a ten-second measurement time and must include integrated software for data collection, analysis, exporting, and reporting. To ensure safety and compliance, the system must meet FDA requirements for safe contact with food. The contract focuses on delivering one fully operational unit to be performed in Athens, Georgia. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is September 16, 2026, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 334516.

General Info

USDA ARS seeks one FDA-compliant eight-channel spectrophotometer in Athens, GA by September 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Athens, GA, 30605, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1232SA26Q1380.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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1232SA26Q1380 - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation 8 Channel Spectrophotometer USDA-ARS Athens GA

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineSep 16

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09/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Supplies a high-throughput spectrophotometer system for prime contractors on USDA ARS projects. Provides a system accommodating 8 samples simultaneously with a 10-second measurement time, including integrated software for data collection, analysis, exporting, and reporting. Must comply with FDA requirements for safe contact with food. Delivers one fully operational Eight Channel Spectrophotometer with installed software.

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