Soil Core Container & Sample Handling Supplier

The contract seeks a supplier to provide durable, open-top containers specifically designed for the direct deposition of soil cores, with full compatibility for automated ejection systems and robust field handling under demanding environmental conditions. These containers must maintain sample integrity throughout transport and processing, ensuring that soil cores remain undisturbed from collection through to laboratory analysis. The requirements emphasize structural resilience, precise dimensional consistency, and compatibility with existing automated handling equipment used in soil sampling operations. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under the NAICS code 326199, awarded by the USDA ARS AFM APD, with performance based in Kimberly, Idaho, ZIP 83341. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, and responses are due by July 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Participation is restricted to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and the contractor must demonstrate the ability to deliver quantities that meet operational demands while adhering to strict quality and compatibility standards. No point of contact information is provided in the public posting, and all submissions must be made through the designated SAM.gov portal.