Operator Training Services

This contract provides for on-site training services for USDA ARS personnel focused on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Glutomatic system and centrifuge. The training is to be conducted at the designated place of performance in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a zip code of 27606, ensuring that staff gain hands-on proficiency with essential laboratory equipment. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside classification, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, in accordance with SBA and FAR guidelines. The NAICS code 611430 indicates the service falls under other professional and technical training, aligning with instructional and technical support activities. The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on June 29, 2026. The contracting agency is the USDA ARS AFM APD, operating under the Department of Agriculture, and the training must be delivered in a manner that equips personnel to independently manage and resolve issues with the Glutomatic system and centrifuge without external support. No point of contact information is provided in the posting, and bidders are expected to follow standard submission protocols through the SAM.gov platform, where the full solicitation details are accessible via the provided link.