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Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit

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The USDA-ARS CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier, California, is seeking a contractor to provide a PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and a paraffin processing kit, or an equivalent alternative. This equipment is essential for tissue preparation workflows, including microscopy, histology, and paraffin embedding, to evaluate grape tissue structure and disease response. The current contract, held by Nextgrade Inc with a value of 30,472 dollars, is identified as a likely recompete with a potential end date of September 30, 2026. This acquisition will be conducted as a firm fixed price contract. Interested offerors must submit a detailed quotation on company letterhead, a completed SF-1449, a Sam.gov Unique Entity ID, and a capability statement or technical documentation. All quotes are due by July 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, and any inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted to the primary point of contact, Katelyn Nelson, by July 22, 2026.

General Info

USDA-ARS seeks a contractor for PELCO BioWave tissue processing equipment by July 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Parlier, CA, 93648, USA

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PostedMar 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Katelyn Nelson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: 1232SA26P0450 Incumbent: NEXTGRADE INC Contract Value: $30,472 Potential End Date: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z Competition: COMPETED UNDER SAP Pricing: FIRM FIXED PRICE Classification: recompete-likely (Confidence: medium - 55/100)

The USDA‑ARS CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier CA requires a laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and the paraffin tissue processing application kit to support essential tissue preparation workflows for rapid and controlled sample processing for microscopy, histology, immunolabeling, and paraffin embedding procedures that are critical for evaluating grape tissue structure, disease response, and cellular characteristics within the breeding program. This acquisition seeks to obtain a contractor to purchase PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and paraffin processing kit, or equivalent, to ensure efficient and consistent sample processing for phenotyping purposes.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.

Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.

Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.

QUOTATIONS

Quotes are due on 07/27/2026 at 12:00 PM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at contact@example.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.

QUESTIONS

All questions must go to Katelyn Nelson, whom may be reached at contact@example.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 07/22/2026 by 9:00 AM CST.