Supply of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer – Catalytic Combustion with NDIR Detection

The contract seeks the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf total organic carbon analyzer designed specifically for analyzing salt-extracted soil samples, utilizing catalytic combustion with platinum catalysts and non-dispersive infrared detection for accurate TOC measurement. The equipment must be fully compliant with industry standards for precision and reliability in environmental sample analysis, particularly under challenging matrix conditions posed by high-salt content soils. The system is intended for use in laboratory settings focused on soil science and environmental monitoring applications. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 334510, restricted exclusively to small businesses per SBA guidelines, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, and a posting date of April 30, 2026. Performance will be centered in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50011, indicating the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Ames facility as the primary user. The procurement is part of an ongoing effort to enhance analytical capabilities for environmental sample characterization, with no specific point of contact provided in the data, and all inquiries must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation.