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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on May 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Repair - RFQ

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1232SA26Q0339Federal

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The solicitation 1232SA26Q0339 issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks quotations for the repair of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), specifically a FEI Tecnai 12 model located at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. This firm-fixed-price acquisition follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items and is unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit quotes. The scope of work includes comprehensive repair tasks such as replacing failed components (LaB6 filament, CCD DAB board, power supply), servicing vacuum gauges and pumps, repositioning equipment parts, cleaning internal components, realigning the electron beam, and verifying optical performance, followed by a 30-day post-repair phone consultation to ensure sustained functionality. The work is to be performed on-site, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the government facility. An amendment issued on May 28, 2026, extended the quote submission deadline to June 12, 2026, expanded the scope and added line items, updated contractual clauses to align with FAR Part 12, and revised evaluation procedures accordingly without changing evaluation criteria. Proposals require detailed technical capability demonstration, past performance assessment, and price evaluation, with technical capability being the most critical factor in the best-value award decision. Certifications, including those related to anti-discrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), must be provided, and mandatory compliance with Federal labor and procurement standards applies, such as those in the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination for Alameda, CA. The solicitation mandates a site visit scheduled for June 4, 2026, to allow prospective contractors to assess the equipment and scope before submission. Quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to designated government points of contact by the specified deadline, and questions regarding the solicitation are entertained with structured timelines for responses. Invoicing is conducted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and no small business set-aside applies, reflecting an open competitive acquisition under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million. All contractual provisions, including clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and others relevant to commercial service acquisitions, are incorporated by reference per the recent FAR updates.

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USDA ARS seeks quotes for on-site FEI Tecnai 12 TEM repair with strict compliance and evaluation.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance View NAICS

Place of Performance

Albany, CA, 94710, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Wage Rate Determination 2015-5623 for California Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa

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SCLS Exemption Certification

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Quote Submission Form for Solicitation 1232SA26Q0339 TEM Repair

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Quote Submission Form for Transmission Electron Microscope Repair RFQ 1232SA26Q0339

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Wage Rate Determination 2015-5623 for California Counties

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Statement of Work - Transmission Electron Microscope Repair

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Statement of Work for TEM Repair - Attachment 2

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Solicitation Terms and Conditions for TEM Repair 1232SA26Q0339

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Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Repair Solicitation Terms and Conditions 1232SA26Q0339

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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AMENDMENT 0001 (Dated 05/28/2026):


This amendment (0001) is being issued to: (1) Extend the quote submission deadline. (2) Expand the scope of the work required. (3) Add line items to reflect the increase in scope. (4) Update the clauses and provisions applicable to this requirement. (5) Update the evaluation procedure language to comply with FAR part 12 (criteria remain unchanged). (6) Update the provided attachments in the Attachments/Links section. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0339 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Repair.


The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).


This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.


The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34 Million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.


The Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5623 for Alameda, CA is applicable and is attached.


The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.


See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions (0001)” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 


There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.


Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.


Submit quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.


Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.


Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.


A site visit is scheduled for June 4, 2026 (06/04/2026) at 1:00 PM PT. This site visit is intended to give prospective quoters the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the piece of equipment and to help gauge the scope of work that is required. Prospective attendees SHALL email the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) with the attendee's full name as it appears on a Government-issued picture ID (which must be presented at the time of the site visit) and citizenship status; and their company name, physical address, email address, and phone number. The deadline for requesting a site visit is 48-hours prior to the scheduled site visit date/time/time zone. Failure to comply with the registration instructions above will result in denial of access to the location and/or participation in site visit activities.