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PGC-9/2 Dual Compartment Plant Growth Chamber/ EQUAL

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1232SA26Q1402Federal

Response Deadline09/03/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1402 is a request for quotations for a PGC-9/2 Dual Compartment Plant Growth Chamber or an equivalent model. Issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, this combined synopsis and solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The deadline for submitting quotations is September 3, 2026. While the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland, the place of performance is designated as Mississippi State in Mississippi. Interested responsible sources may submit their quotes directly to the agency for consideration.

General Info

USDA seeks small business quotes for PGC-9/2 plant growth chambers by September 3, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mississippi State, MS, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Solicitation_1232SA26Q1402.pdf

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ATTACHMENT+1_SPECIFICATIONS_1232SA26Q1402.pdf

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedAug 27

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 3

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09/03/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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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 1232SA26Q1402 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a PGC-9/2 Dual Compartment Plant Growth Chamber/ EQUAL.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516– Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is set-aside for small businesst. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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