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Supply of Biometric Access Readers (Bio Readers)

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Federal

Response Deadline07/31/2026, 11:30:00 AM UTC

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The contract is for the procurement and delivery of commercial biometric access readers that meet the specified salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1, C04_Salient Characteristics, and must comply with the brand-name-or-equal requirements under FAR 52.211-70. The devices are intended for use in secure access control applications and must be fully functional, reliable, and aligned with the technical and performance standards referenced in the attachment. Subcontractors are expected to deliver units that are commercially available, proven in the market, and capable of fulfilling the operational needs without requiring custom modifications. The solicitation under NAICS code 334290 is set to expire on July 31, 2026, with responses due by 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and the place of performance is designated as Manhattan, Kansas, with a zip code of 66502. The contracting activity is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD, a division of the Department of Agriculture, and the contract type is classified as a subcontract, indicating it is part of a larger procurement structure. All bids must adhere strictly to the referenced specifications, and failure to comply with the brand-name-or-equal clause or the technical requirements in Attachment 1 will result in non-compliance. The opportunity is accessible online via the provided SAM.gov link.

General Info

Procure commercial biometric access readers meeting FAR 52.211-70 specs for Manhattan, Kansas, by July 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Manhattan, KS, 66502, USA

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Procurement and delivery of commercial biometric readers compliant with salient characteristics in Attachment 1 (C04_Salient Characteristics), meeting brand-name-or-equal requirements under FAR 52.211-70.

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