Supply of Brand-Name or Equal Mercury Analyzer

The contract seeks the procurement and delivery of a fully functional commercial mercury analyzer system capable of accurately measuring mercury concentrations in soils, water, and plant tissues, with performance requirements that must meet or exceed those of the specified Milestone Inc. model or be demonstrated as an equal alternative. The system must be fully operational upon delivery and capable of handling the diverse sample matrices outlined, ensuring reliable and precise analytical results for environmental and agricultural research purposes. Delivery and installation are expected to occur at the specified place of performance in Beltsville, Maryland, with the successful vendor expected to provide necessary documentation, training, and support to ensure seamless integration into existing laboratory workflows. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 334516, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is under the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the AFM/APD division, with the award to be made via the SAM. gov platform. While no point of contact is provided, potential offerors are expected to review the full solicitation on the provided UI link for detailed technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.