SAM #1232SA26Q0423-B

USDA ARS Solicitation for Combustion Analyzer and Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometer

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a combustion analyzer system, including an isotope-ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS), for advanced soil health and biological research at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC-West). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Contracting office at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 - Products/Services Requested: - Combustion Analyzer (1 unit) - Must quantify carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in soil, plant, and microbial samples - Features required: purge and trap system, integrated TCD, autosampler (up to 80 samples), bake-out step, zero-blank technology, Windows 11-compatible software - Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) (1 unit) - Must couple with combustion analyzer - Features: automated protocols, 100V head-amp, multiple inlet connections, compact design, tool-free maintenance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment replaces a non-functional analyzer to support ongoing research - Delivery required to BARC-West laboratory (Bldg. 001, Rm. 335/342) in Beltsville, MD - Set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) - Offerors must provide technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Period of Performance: - Delivery required within 60 days of order placement or by the specified contract date - Place of Performance/Delivery: - BARC-West laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Bldg. 001, Rm. 335/342, Beltsville, MD 20705

Description

Description -

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.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0423-B is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Combustion Analyzer.

 All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the itemized supply description, price for each with the total, and valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.  *Place of Manufacture is REQUIRED for all supply items. Submit SF-1449 Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.  Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation or brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Specifications.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

Quotes are due on 5/11/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 5/5/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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