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Notice of Intent to Award on Sole Source Basis

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The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area, intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Agilent Technologies for an Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph System under FAR Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial products and services. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with an estimated delivery timeline of ninety days after award, and is classified under NAICS Code 334516. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment from the government; no formal solicitation will be issued. Interested parties are invited to submit written substantiating documentation to the designated point of contact within five calendar days of the notice date, though all responses are considered solely at the government’s discretion to determine whether a competitive process should be pursued. Oral communications are not accepted, and no telephone inquiries will be honored. The award will be made in accordance with FAR 12.204, and performance is expected to occur in Oxford, Mississippi, with the contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland.

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USDA to sole-source Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph at firm fixed price, delivery in 90 days, Oxford, Mississippi.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Oxford, MS, 38655, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.  This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  No solicitation will be issued.


Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact.  Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  Responses are to be received within five (5) calendar days of this notice.  No telephone calls are being accepted.


The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to award on a single source basis.  Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Agilent Technologies.  This is for the Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph System.  NAICS Code is 334516.  Estimated delivery is ninety (90) days after award.


Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.

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Diesel Fuel for Kohler Generators
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This solicitation seeks diesel fuel for Kohler generators at two campus locations, with five total generators—two Kohler 2000REOZMD units at North Campus, each connected to a 4,900-gallon tank, and three Caterpillar units at South Campus sharing a single 10,000-gallon underground tank. Fuel usage is not constant and depends on testing and outages, with no per-generator consumption tracking; last year’s total usage for the site was 9,000 gallons. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 324110, limited to businesses with 1,500 employees or fewer. Bidders must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quotation and award, and payment will be processed through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 14, 2026, to lynn.hults@usda.gov, and must include not only compliance with specifications but also a detailed description of capability, relevant government experience, and past performance history. No hard copies or faxes are accepted. Questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 11, 2026. The place of performance is in Athens, Georgia, with the contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland.
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Grounds Maintenance with 4 Option Years
Solicitation # 1232SA26Q0977
This solicitation calls for grounds maintenance services at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas, under a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years of performance. The work includes mowing, edging, weed eating, debris blowing, shrub and hedge trimming four times annually, and two annual applications of a combination fertilizer/weed killer product suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grass, with all trash, debris, and clippings requiring removal and off-site disposal by the contractor. Mowing and trash pickup are scheduled for 37 events each annually, with clarification that the 38th pickup listed is an error and should be removed. Trimming is limited to the four scheduled visits; no additional trimming is expected beyond what is included in the firm-fixed price. Fertilizer is not required beyond the two pre-specified applications, and weed control outside those applications is handled by a separate contract. The total area to be maintained is approximately five acres, with services restricted to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., completed within a single day per service barring weather delays. The contractor must contact security at the gate each day to gain access and is not permitted to enter if work is not scheduled; no on-site storage is provided, though water is available. The facility has no additional security clearance requirements beyond scheduled access procedures. The contract is set-aside exclusively for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 561730 with a $9.5 million size standard, and all offerors must be active in SAM.gov at the time of quotation and award. Proposals must include detailed evidence of technical capability, relevant government experience, and past performance—quotes that merely restate the statement of work will be deemed non-responsive. The evaluation method is lowest price technically acceptable, meaning only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance will be considered for award. Offers must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. CST on August 28, 2026, to lynn.hults@usda.gov, with no hard copies or faxes permitted. A mandatory site visit occurred on August 12, 2026, and questions were due by August 21, 2026. The contract includes specific clauses mandating compliance with anti-discrimination laws and the
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Installation, Calibration, and Training ServicesThe contract covers on-site installation, calibration, and training services for a micro-compounder and mini injection moulder at the USDA-ARS ERRC facility in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with a required place of performance at zip code 19038. Services include full mechanical and electrical setup, precise system calibration, software configuration, and comprehensive operator training to ensure seamless integration and operation through a transfer attachment. The goal is to bring the equipment into full operational compliance and enable users to confidently manage all functions independently. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 811212 and was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the USDA ARS AFM APD within the Department of Agriculture, though no specific point of contact, set-aside details, or organizational type are provided. All work must be completed at the specified location, and the successful vendor is expected to deliver turnkey support ensuring the systems are fully functional, calibrated, and operational upon completion.
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NAICS: 333242
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Mini Injection Moulder Supply and IntegrationThe contract seeks the supply and integration of a compact benchtop mini injection moulder with dimensions no larger than 50x50x100cm, designed for high-precision micro molding operations handling up to 5 grams of material per cycle. The equipment must deliver injection pressures exceeding 1100 bar and be capable of processing thermoplastics at temperatures up to 400°C, with mold temperature control reaching 250°C to accommodate high-performance polymers. It must support both direct transfer and manual loading methods to ensure operational flexibility. Included with the system is a standardized ASTM D638 Type V tensile bar mold, enabling direct production of dogbone specimens for mechanical testing without requiring additional tooling. The moulder is intended for use in a research and development environment focused on advanced materials characterization. The procurement is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 333242, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and a posted date of August 3, 2026. Performance of the contract is required at a location with a zip code of 19038, associated with the USDA ARS AFM APD facility. While no specific set-aside or organization type is indicated, the solicitation is directed toward suppliers capable of delivering precision laboratory-grade injection molding systems with documented compliance to technical specifications. Delivery, installation, and integration of the equipment are implied as essential components of the award, ensuring it is operational and ready for immediate use in materials testing workflows.
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Micro-Compounder Supply and IntegrationThe contract entails the supply and integration of a benchtop micro-compounder equipped with twin conical screws capable of operating between 1 and 400 rpm, delivering 5 Nm of torque per screw and powered by a motor rated at 400 watts or higher. The system must support processing temperatures up to 350°C and include integrated pressure transducers and a thermocouple for precise process monitoring. It must be furnished with rheological analysis software to enable real-time data acquisition and material behavior analysis. A transfer attachment die is required to allow direct linkage to an injection moulder, ensuring seamless material transfer for downstream testing and production. The equipment is intended for use in a research and development environment focused on polymer compound formulation and process optimization. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 333299 and was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. Performance is expected to occur at a facility with a zip code of 19038, associated with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. While no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the procurement is managed by the Department of Agriculture through its AFM APD office, indicating the equipment will support scientific research involving advanced polymer processing and analytical capabilities.

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Data Management and Software Integration SupportThe contract requires secure configuration of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry software and associated data systems to guarantee strict adherence to U.S.-only data residency mandates, ensuring all analytical data remains physically stored and processed within the United States. The work involves seamless integration of these systems with existing local infrastructure at the designated performance location in Hagerman, Idaho, 83332, to maintain operational efficiency without compromising data sovereignty or regulatory compliance. All activities must align with the NAICS code 541512, indicating specialized scientific and technical consulting services, and are structured as a subcontract under the USDA ARS AFM APD. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026, allowing vendors a limited window to demonstrate technical capability, compliance expertise, and readiness to execute within the specified geographic and regulatory constraints. No set-aside provisions have been designated, and the contract demands precise implementation to support federal research operations in a secure, domestically confined environment.
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Long-Term Maintenance and Repair SupportThe contract provides for ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services to ensure the continued operational performance of an LC-MS system following its installation. The scope of work is focused on sustaining system reliability and functionality through proactive and reactive technical support, addressing hardware and software issues as they arise to minimize downtime and maintain analytical accuracy. Services are expected to be performed on-site at the facility located in Hagerman, Idaho, with a zip code of 83332, under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Albuquerque Field Office. The contract is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 811212, indicating it falls under laboratory and other scientific testing services. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, and responses are due by August 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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