Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q0540

USDA ARS Micro-Oxymax Respirometer Expansion and Upgrade (Columbus Instruments Brand Name)

Buyer

ARS APD

Posted

April 28, 2026

Respond By

May 08, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q0540

NAICS

334519, 334516

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to expand and upgrade its Micro-Oxymax Respirometer systems for the Bioproducts Research facility in Albany, CA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA AAO Acquisition/Property, ARS-12405B-1 - Contracting offices include USDA ARS AFM APD (Beltsville, MD) and USDA ARS SEA AAO Acquisition/Property (College Station, TX) - OEMs and Vendors: - Columbus Instruments is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Micro-Oxymax systems - Products/Services Requested: - Three Micro-Oxymax units from Columbus Instruments (part numbers: 2024-0323-6, 2022-0277-4, 2024-0124-1) - Expansion of Micro-Oxymax Respirometer systems by 20 additional channels, including accessories such as GLS-80 wide mouth flasks, lid assemblies, and 3/8 tubing connections - Upgrades must ensure compatibility and measurement comparability with existing Micro-Oxymax systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand name only procurement: Only new, OEM or OEM-approved Micro-Oxymax products from Columbus Instruments are acceptable - Strict technical acceptability criteria, including exact brand/model matching and sufficient documentation - Compliance with federal regulations for food safety, packaging, labeling, and anti-discrimination - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) - Evaluation based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance - Delivery to Bioproducts Research, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA - Delivery scheduling, advanced shipment notices, and strict packaging/labeling standards required

Description

This is for the procurement of the expansion and & upgrading of Micro-Oxymax Respirometers listed in teh Specificaitons/ SOW.

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