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Gram Stain Machine

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12639526Q0293Federal

Response Deadline09/07/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation number 12639526Q0293 is a request for quotation for a Gram Stain Machine issued by the Department of Agriculture through the MRPBS Minneapolis MN office. This combined synopsis and solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, and interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline of September 7, 2026. The place of performance for this contract is located in Ames, Iowa. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible small business concerns are eligible to submit quotations for consideration. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Kathy Melby.

General Info

USDA seeks quotations for a Gram Stain Machine by September 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis MnView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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12639526Q0293 Gram Stain Machine RFQ

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USDA Statement of Work - Automated Gram Stain Machine

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 3

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 7

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09/07/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

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Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Kathy Melby

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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 12639526Q0293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Gram Stain Machine

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.

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