Supercritical Extraction Unit

The United States Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Research Service, has issued Request for Quotation 123A9426Q0041 for the procurement of one Supercritical Extraction Unit and one co-solvent pump. The required equipment must feature a 5 liter vessel, a chiller, and CO2 recycling capabilities, with a performance capacity of up to 10,000 psi and 200 degrees Celsius. The award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the Supercritical Fluid Technologies, Inc. SFT-250 brand name product. The contract includes requirements for the provision of all pertinent manuals, parts diagrams, and the delivery of startup and training services. All items must be delivered F.O.B. destination to the USDA-ARS PWA Healthy Processed Foods Research facility in Albany, California, within 30 days after receipt of order. Quotations are due by September 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to the contract specialist. The procurement is unrestricted and falls under NAICS code 334516. Offerors must ensure their pricing remains firm for 90 calendar days and provide sufficient descriptive literature if proposing an equal product. The contract incorporates standard commercial terms and conditions, electronic funds transfer for payment, and specific compliance certifications regarding anti-discrimination and federal laws.