Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0516
USDA/EPA Procurement of Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer for Agricultural Research
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0516
NAICS
423490, 334516, 423830
This opportunity involves the procurement of a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) Surface Area Analyzer to support agricultural and soil health research for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - USDA ARS Sustainable Agricultural System, ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; the requirement is for a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer (BET analyzer) - Products/Services Requested: - Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer - Quantity: 1 unit - Key technical requirements: - Two analysis stations (repeatability <2%) - 8-station degassing accessory with 2 heating zones - 5-point BET analysis on two samples in 20 minutes - Capable of measuring mesopores and micropores - Compliance with FDA and USDA labeling, packaging, and manufacturing standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 120 days of award (for EPA/USDA ARS Beltsville) - Delivery scheduled for September 1, 2026 (for USDA ARS College Station, TX) - HUBZone small business set-aside (for College Station, TX procurement) - Instrument supports research benefiting the U.S. EPA and American farmers - Evaluation criteria include technical approach, price, and past performance - Compliance with anti-discrimination, domestic origin, and DEI clauses - Delivery/Performance Locations: - 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Building 001, Room 124, BARC-West, Beltsville, MD 20705 - USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, 2775 F&B Road, College Station, TX 77845
Description
This is to procure a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer.
Please review the attached solicitation and specificaitons documents.