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Multi-Purpose Microscope

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1232SA26Q1078Federal

Response Deadline09/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(3)

Pacific Shellfish Research Unit - Multi-purpose Microscope Specifications

DOCX•1 page•specifications

1232SA26Q1078 - Multi-Purpose Microscope RFQ

PDF•rfq

1232SA26Q1078 - Multi-purpose upright and inverted microscope RFQ

DOCX•12 pages•rfq

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Timeline

PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 16

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 21

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Jessica Pacheco

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Full Description

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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 1232SA26Q1078 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Multi-purpose upright and inverted microscope.

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 1000. 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

Technical Data – Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications

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