Pulsed Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1121 is a request for a firm-fixed-price contract to supply and deliver one pulsed Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer to the USDA-ARS North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, Minnesota. The instrument is required to accurately measure oil and protein content in whole seed samples, including conventional oilseeds like soybean and sunflower, as well as specialty oilseeds such as camelina and pennycress, while maintaining seed viability. Key technical specifications include a 20 MHz sampling probe, compatibility with 18 mm glass sample tubes for 10 ml samples, a 25 mm air gap with 0.47 T magnetic field strength, and Windows-based operation. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, and training within 365 days of the award, with a final delivery deadline of September 30, 2026. The government will award the contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating offerors on their technical ability to meet salient characteristics and their past performance. Submissions must include a firm-fixed-price quotation on company letterhead with a SAM Unique Entity Identifier, a technical proposal with supporting descriptive literature, and a completed Country of Origin request form certifying compliance with the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act. Quotations are due by September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time via email. The contract incorporates various FAR and USDA AGAR clauses, including requirements for electronic payment through SAM and strict adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws.