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The government intends to award a sole source contract to GERSTEL, Inc. for the purchase and installation of two CEM Oracle 6 fat and moisture analyzers, to be deployed at the National Science Laboratory locations in Gastonia, North Carolina, and Blakely, Georgia. These instruments are required to perform moisture and fat content analysis in food samples using the AOAC method 2008.06, a standard protocol mandated by National Science Laboratory clients. Although the acquisition is structured as a sole source under FAR Part 12, the notice invites all responsible parties to submit capability statements by July 20, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement; the government retains full discretion to determine whether competition is warranted based on responses received. Responses must be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov, and no costs incurred in submitting information will be reimbursed by the government. The solicitation number is 12639526Q0220, posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and is classified as a presolicitation under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, associated with NAICS code 334516. The contracting activity originates from the Department of Agriculture, operating through the Mrpbs Minneapolis MN office, while the equipment will be installed at two distinct locations in Georgia and North Carolina. The primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions is Latisha Hollman, and all correspondence must be directed to her via email. This notice serves only to gather market information and does not constitute a formal solicitation, but any party capable of fulfilling the technical requirements is encouraged to respond before the deadline.
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Blakely, GA, 39823, USASet-Aside
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This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive GERSTEL, Inc. (UEI: ZNMCGLQEMD5) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase and installation of two CEM Oracle 6 fat and moisture analyzers. One instrument will be installed at the National Science Laboratory, Gastonia, North Carolina and the other at the National Science Laboratory, Blakely GA. This scientific equipment is used for the determination of moisture and fat content in food sample using the American Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC) method 2008.06 “Moisture and fat in meats. Microwave and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis”. It is widely used in analytical chemistry and food laboratories. This method is specifically required by NSL clients.
This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.
A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be
conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by July 20, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice,
must be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.
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