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Specialized Scientific Equipment Shipping/Freight

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing specialized shipping and freight transport services for prime contractors supporting USDA ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center projects. The primary objective is the secure packaging and transportation of a sensitive dPCR laboratory instrument using vehicles specifically designed for scientific equipment to ensure safe delivery to the designated government destination in Florence, South Carolina. The project falls under NAICS code 484110 and requires strict compliance with FAR 52.209-6 regarding contractor debarment. Managed by the Department of Agriculture, the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

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Specialized shipping of a dPCR laboratory instrument to Florence, South Carolina for USDA ARS.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

484110 - General Freight Trucking, LocalView NAICS

Place of Performance

Florence, SC, 29501, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1232SA26Q0695.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument

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PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Performs shipping and freight transport for prime contractors on USDA ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center projects. Packages and transports a sensitive dPCR laboratory instrument using freight vehicles suitable for scientific equipment. Complies with FAR 52.209-6 regarding debarment. Delivers the instrument to the specified government destination.

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