Oakes Laboratory Mixer (Brand Name or Equal)

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q1042, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for a single Oakes Laboratory Mixer, Model 2MBT1A, or an approved equal product, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition. It is exclusively set aside for small business concerns, with a size standard of 1,000 employees under NAICS code 334516, and all responsible small businesses may submit quotations. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation prioritizing price first, followed by technical acceptability—requiring full compliance with all salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 2—and then past performance, assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Quotations must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov or the designated acquisition portal by 9:00 PM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026, with questions due by July 27 at noon Central Time. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the USDA ARS Grain Quality and Structure Research Unit in Manhattan, Kansas, with a required delivery date of October 5, 2026. The contract will be firm fixed price, and all items must clearly indicate the place of manufacture and be accompanied by descriptive literature to support equal product claims per FAR 52.211-70. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those governing small business set-asides, contractor code of conduct, whistleblower rights, anti-trafficking, Buy American, payment terms, and labor standards. Special requirements prohibit the use of government data to train AI/ML models, restrict data storage or transfer outside the U.S., forbid supplier-imposed indemnification or arbitration terms, mandate DEI compliance certification, and ban the use of the government name for promotional purposes. The contract specifies no packaging or preservation standards beyond marking requirements, and no barcoding or RFID is required. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code and must affirm compliance with all representations and certifications referenced in the solicitation, including size status, employment eligibility, and code of ethics. Contract administration details are sparse, with no named COR, COTR, or payment office specified, though the contracting officer’s point of contact is Melissa Santos at USDA.