Supply of Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold (Brand Name or Equal)

The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of one Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold or an approved equivalent product, with strict requirements to demonstrate technical equivalency through comprehensive documentation. All submitted products must fully comply with the Buy American Act, ensuring that materials and manufacturing meet federal domestic sourcing standards. The scope is limited to the single unit and its supporting technical materials, with no additional components or services implied unless explicitly documented as equivalent. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 334510 for scientific and technical instruments manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by 1:00 PM on May 15, 2026. Performance is required at Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50011, and the contracting office is the USDA ARS AFM APD under the Department of Agriculture. Bidders must ensure all documentation and compliance proofs are submitted prior to the deadline to be considered.