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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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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0339, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for the repair and preventative maintenance of a FEI Tecnai 12 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), serial number D328, located at the USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. The requirement includes specific hardware repairs such as replacing the CCD DAB board and LaB6 filament, providing a 5v power supply, cleaning or replacing the Pirani gauge, repositioning the water rack, and reattaching back covers. Preventative maintenance tasks encompass oil changes for the diffusion and rotary pumps, cleaning the TEM column, aligning the electron beam and column, and cleaning or replacing apertures. A 30-day post-repair phone consultation period is required, with all work to be completed within 90 days of award, totaling a 120-day performance period. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 811210 and a small business size standard of $34 million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation. The quote submission deadline has been extended to June 12, 2026, at 4:59 AM Pacific Time, and offers must be submitted electronically via email in Adobe PDF format, including a fully completed Quote Submission Form with pricing for all line items, evidence of active SAM registration, acknowledgment of all amendments, and detailed documentation demonstrating technical capability and compliance with the Statement of Work. A site visit is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT, requiring pre-registration with full name, citizenship status, company details, and government-issued ID information. The award will be made based on best value, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over price, which will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness under FAR 12.204. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform, payment via Electronic Funds Transfer under FAR 52.232-33, and compliance with labor standards outlined in Wage Determination 2015-5623 for Alameda, CA. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses, including Buy American Alternate I, Service Contract Labor Standards, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, and mandatory anti-discrimination and DEI compliance under

General Info

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

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

Place of Performance

Albany, CA, 94710, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(9)

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

PDFwage-determination

SCLS Exemption Certification

PDFscls-exemption-certification

Quote Submission Form for Solicitation 1232SA26Q0339 TEM Repair

PDFquote-submission-form

Quote Submission Form for Transmission Electron Microscope Repair RFQ 1232SA26Q0339

PDFquote-submission-form

Wage Rate Determination 2015-5623 for California Counties

PDFwage-determination

Statement of Work - Transmission Electron Microscope Repair

PDFsow

Statement of Work for TEM Repair - Attachment 2

PDFsow

Solicitation Terms and Conditions for TEM Repair 1232SA26Q0339

PDFterms-and-conditions

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

PDFterms-and-conditions

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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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.

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