Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0382
USDA ARS Solicitation for EchoMRI-700 Laboratory Whole Body Composition Analyzer
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 10, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0382
NAICS
334516, 334510, 339112
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a laboratory whole body composition analyzer for the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, ND. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center - Contracting offices include USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP (College Station, TX) and USDA ARS AFM APD (Beltsville, MD) - OEMs and Vendors: - EchoMRI is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required analyzer - Products/Services Requested: - EchoMRI-700 Laboratory Whole Body Composition Analyzer (1 unit) - Must measure fat-mass, lean-mass, free-water, and total body water in live animals up to 700g - Includes hardware, software, accessories, and components for operational readiness - Must operate without anesthesia and accommodate smaller specimens (down to 7g) - Includes inserts for smaller animals/tissues, operational training, comprehensive warranty, and application support (parts, labor, shipping) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand-specific requirement for EchoMRI-700 - Device must require minimal maintenance and comply with FDA and USDA standards - Delivery to Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, 2420 2nd Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND 58203 - Set aside for small businesses - Firm-fixed price contract with delivery required within 90 days of award - Offerors must provide technical and past performance information
Description
Project Title: EchoMRI-700 Laboratory Whole Body Composition, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, ND.
Purpose: To Procure an EchoMRI-700.