Two (2) Soil Seedbank Elutriators

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is seeking quotations for two Soil Seedbank Elutriators under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1209, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This RFQ is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, allowing all responsible sources to submit quotes. The required equipment must conform to the specifications outlined in Attachment 2, and responses must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 333111, indicating machinery manufacturing for agriculture and related activities. All applicable terms, conditions, clauses, and evaluation criteria are detailed in Attachment 1, which must be carefully reviewed by potential vendors. The contract will be performed at Pullman, Washington, with deliveries coordinated to this location. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Melissa Santos, reachable via email at melissa.santos@usda.gov. The solicitation is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD office located in Beltsville, Maryland, and no separate written solicitation will be issued beyond this public notice. Provisions and clauses referenced in the RFQ are accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov, and vendors are expected to ensure full compliance with all regulatory and technical requirements. Interested parties may access additional information through the provided SAM.gov link. Quotations must be submitted in a manner that meets all outlined instructions to be considered for award, with evaluations based on the criteria specified in Attachment 1. This acquisition is open to any qualified supplier capable of delivering the specified equipment on time and in full compliance with contract terms.