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Microscope Slide Scanner
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The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for a commercial Microscope Slide Scanner under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0583, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside targeting vendors classified under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation follows the FAR Part 12 format for commercial items and will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. Prospective offerors must submit a quotation including detailed pricing, the place of manufacture, and all-inclusive costs, a completed SF-1449 form with all required blocks filled, a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and capability statements or relevant technical documentation demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed the specified requirements. Quotations are due by 9:00 AM Pacific Time on May 15, 2026, submitted via email to the designated contact, Elizabeth Calhoun, with the solicitation title and number clearly referenced in the subject line. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT on May 13, 2026, also directed to Ms. Calhoun by email. Failure to provide all requested documentation and information will result in automatic quotation rejection without further discussion. While the government intends to award without discussions, it reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. The place of performance is College Station, Texas, and all submissions must comply with the specified clauses and evaluation criteria detailed in the attached SF-1449 form.
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College Station, TX, 77843, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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 1232SA26Q0583 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Microscope Slide Scanner.
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 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
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.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Quotes are due on 5/15/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.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 5/13/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
