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Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port
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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1324 is a request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement of one Robotic Multipurpose Sampler and Olfactory Detection Port. The agency intends to award this as a sole source contract to Gerstel, Inc. due to proprietary hardware and software integration requirements necessary for compatibility with existing Agilent 7890B/5977A GC-MS instrumentation and ChemStation software. The equipment must support automated liquid injections and HS-SPME, featuring a heated nose cone, temperature-controlled agitator, and integrated data visualization software. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed price purchase order. The procurement is an unrestricted requirement under NAICS code 334516, with quotations due by September 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, where the government evaluates the lowest priced offer for technical compliance and a neutral or acceptable past performance rating. The successful contractor must deliver, install, and provide training for the equipment at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California, within eight weeks of the award date. The package includes a one-year warranty and adheres to various FAR and AGAR clauses regarding commercial products, anti-discrimination laws, and domestic trade preferences.
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Place of Performance
Albany, CA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. USDA-ARS intends to award on a sole source basis to Gerstel, Inc. for the purchase of their Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port.
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.
**See Attachment 1232SA26Q1324 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 – Specifications, and Attachment 2 – J&A Restriction of Competition.**
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