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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on September 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Elemental Analyzer for ARS

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123A9426Q0058Federal

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Solicitation 123A9426Q0058 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service in coordination with the Food Safety and Inspection Service for the procurement of one vario MAX cube CN Elemental Analyzer. This high-temperature combustion system is essential for measuring carbon and nitrogen in solid and liquid samples to maintain the continuity of a 40-year research program. The acquisition is an unrestricted requirement under NAICS code 334516 and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. The procurement includes the analyzer, initial consumables, accessories, installation, calibration, and OEM training. The government requires delivery to Sidney, Montana, within 30 days of award, with a total contract duration not to exceed one year. Quotations must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Evaluation will be based on price fairness and reasonableness, technical acceptability regarding the Statement of Requirements, and past performance. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID, country of origin for all components, complete remittance addresses, and certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and the Buy American Act. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the System for Award Management.

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USDA seeks one vario MAX cube CN Elemental Analyzer for delivery in Sidney, Montana.

Contract Value

$123,447.77

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Sidney, ND, 59270, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Contacts
Alexis Galloway

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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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.


Solicitation number  123A9426Q0058 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Elemental Analyzer for ARS.


This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. 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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