Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, through its CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier, California, is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of a PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System along with a配套 Paraffin Processing Kit. This acquisition is part of a sources-sought notice issued under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0656, posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026. The primary objective is to acquire an integrated system capable of enabling rapid, controlled processing of grape tissue samples for essential research applications including histology, microscopy, immunolabeling, and paraffin embedding, all critical for phenotyping grape varieties, analyzing disease response, and characterizing cellular structures. The required equipment must include the main BioWave Pro+ unit operating at 2.45 GHz with a power range of 90–750 watts, matching defined physical specifications such as cabinet dimensions and weight, and must be accompanied by a complete paraffin processing kit featuring components like the PELCO ColdSpot® Plus, TissueVac® System, Bubbler Probe, HistoWave® Cassette System, and Paraffin Heating Tile. Delivery is required by September 1, 2026, to the facility located at 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA, with no alternate delivery or installation instructions specified. The solicitation does not include formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing information, or award basis since it is a pre-solicitation market research notice intended to gather industry input rather than solicit bids. No specific packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment procedures are outlined in the available documentation. The contracting office is based in Beltsville, Maryland, with point of contact Katelyn Nelson available for inquiries. Inspection and acceptance criteria are not explicitly stated but are implicitly tied to the technical specifications provided, which serve as the basis for compliance. There are no stipulated security, data rights, Section 508 compliance, or key personnel requirements, nor are there any options, extensions, or subcontracting plans indicated. The absence of CLINs, cost estimates, or contract value figures underscores that this document is non-binding and purely exploratory, aimed at validating market availability and technical feasibility before proceeding with a formal procurement. All performance and delivery obligations are tied to the designated location in Parlier, California