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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on September 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast

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1232SA26Q1403Federal

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1403 is a request for quotation issued by the USDA-ARS Houma Sugarcane Research Center for the procurement of one new, non-refurbished Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast. The equipment will be used to investigate pathogen infection mechanisms in sugarcane and must include specific lenses, filter sets, and LED illumination. The requirement includes a minimum warranty of five years for mechanics and optics and one year for electronics. Delivery is required by October 28, 2026, to the research unit in Houma, Louisiana, with shipping terms requested as F.O.B. destination. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. To be rated acceptable, the offeror must provide the exact brand name, make, and model specified, supported by documentation such as a manufacturer quote or datasheet; quotations offering substitute or equal products will be deemed technically unacceptable. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 334516, though some documentation indicates a small business set-aside. Interested parties must submit quotations by September 23, 2026, and all inquiries must be directed to the primary point of contact, Kyle Link.

General Info

USDA-ARS seeks one Olympus BX53 microscope via LPTA award by September 23, 2026.

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Houma, LA, 70360, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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PDF, High priority: read this firstrfq
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PDF, High priority: read this firstspecifications
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PDF, Low priorityjustification-and-authorization
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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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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 1232SA26Q1403 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand name Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast.


This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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