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Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument

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1232SA26Q1011Federal

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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q1011, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation for the procurement of a Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument, issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning only concerns meeting this definition are eligible to respond. All prospective vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and award, and quotations must be submitted electronically via email to lynn.hults@usda.gov without exception—no faxed or paper copies will be accepted. Responses must include detailed technical specifications demonstrating the vendor’s ability to supply the exact instrument as required, and quotes that merely affirm compliance without comparative detail will be disqualified. Quotations are due no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026, with the final day to submit questions set for 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation of technical capability and responsiveness to the specified requirements, with payment processed through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The performance location is in Raleigh, North Carolina, while the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland, under the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The solicitation is open to all responsible small business sources, and the award will be made to the most qualified vendor meeting all mandatory criteria and offering the best value.

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Small business set-aside for Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument, SAM-registered, electronic quote due August 7, 2026, Raleigh, NC performance.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA

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SBA

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A04_LIQUID-HANDLER_Specifications.pdf

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C04_1232SA26Q1011.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Description -


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 1232SA26Q1011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument  


This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.  The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


Statement of Requirement


This requirement is for Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument in accordance with the attached Specifications.


Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.


SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.


Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.


Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.


The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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Supply of New Tractor with Trade-InThe contract seeks the procurement and delivery of a new tractor with the trade-in of an existing John Deere 6430 model, requiring full compliance with commercial item standards and the submission of relevant product literature to verify specifications and qualifications. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for businesses certified by the Small Business Administration, with the North American Industry Classification System code 333112 indicating focus on agricultural, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing. The opportunity is posted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, with performance expected to take place in Florence, South Carolina, 29501, and responses must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All vendors must meet commercial item requirements and provide complete documentation to support the technical and compliance aspects of the offering.
Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing

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NAICS: 518210
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Data Management and Secure StorageThis contract solicits a small business to provide secure storage, backup, metadata management, and access control services for large genomic datasets produced by sequencing projects under the USDA ARS AFM APD. The services must ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and long-term availability of sensitive genomic data, with robust protocols for controlled access and data recovery. The work is performance-based and requires compliance with industry standards for data security and information management in high-throughput biological research environments. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 518210, exclusively open to small business concerns certified by the SBA. Proposals must be submitted by August 5, 2026, and the contract will be performed at the agency’s facility in Beltsville, Maryland, 20705. The project supports critical agricultural and life sciences research, demanding high reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal data handling requirements for sensitive biological information.
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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NAICS: 424690
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Sequencing Reagents and Consumables SupplyThe contract entails the supply of next-generation sequencing reagents and consumables including kits, enzymes, nucleotides, flow cells, and related materials essential for genome sequencing operations. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively reserved for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 424690 indicating wholesale trade of medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies. Performance of the contract is designated to occur in Beltsville, Maryland, with a bid submission deadline of August 5, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026. The contracting entity is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the Beltsville Area, and while no point of contact is provided, all response requirements must be submitted through the SAM.gov platform. The contract supports critical research infrastructure by ensuring consistent access to high-quality sequencing materials required for ongoing genomic analysis within federal agricultural science programs.
Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

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NAICS: 541380
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Sample Preparation and Laboratory Support ServicesThe contract titled Sample Preparation and Laboratory Support Services involves the extraction, purification, quality control, and library preparation of DNA and RNA samples from a wide range of biological sources including plants, soils, microbial communities, and animal tissues. This work is essential for advanced genomic analyses and will be performed in accordance with stringent laboratory standards to ensure sample integrity and data reliability. The scope requires specialized expertise in handling diverse and complex biological materials, with protocols tailored to optimize yield and purity across different sample types. This subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, reserved exclusively for small businesses, and is managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the Beltsville location with a zip code of 20705. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses are due by August 5, 2026. Although no point of contact is listed, interested parties must submit proposals through the designated federal marketplace platform prior to the deadline to be considered. Performance of the work is expected to occur at the specified location in Beltsville, Maryland.
Testing Laboratories and Services

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NAICS: 541715
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Bioinformatics and Genomic Data AnalysisThis contract is a small business set-aside opportunity under the NAICS code 541715 for bioinformatics and genomic data analysis services, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The work involves comprehensive computational analysis of raw sequencing data, including genome assembly, variant calling, annotation, and statistical interpretation to extract meaningful biological insights. Performance is required at Beltsville, Maryland, with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, ensuring participation is limited to eligible small business concerns under the Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions. All technical efforts must align with the goal of translating complex genomic datasets into actionable biological interpretations.
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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