SAM #1232SA26Q0573

USDA ARS Solicitation for Refrigerated Circulator and doughLAB Mixing Chamber System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from small businesses for the supply of a refrigerated circulator and a doughLAB mixing chamber system, or equivalent solutions, for research use. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Contracting office located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 - Products/Services Requested: - Refrigerated Circulator (PER105180 or equal) - Quantity: 1 unit - Must be suitable for laboratory use and compatible with doughLAB system - doughLAB Mixing Chamber (PERNS102183 or equal) - Quantity: 1 unit - Features: high-speed rapid mixing, programmable temperature, integrated automated water dispensing, user-friendly software - Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal procurement: equivalent products meeting or exceeding listed specifications are acceptable - Delivery required within 60 days after contract award - Delivery location: Sea Plant Science Research facility, 3512 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 - Forklift available at delivery site - Small business set-aside, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Offerors must provide technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet all performance elements - Firm fixed price quotations required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; part numbers provided for reference - All requirements and technical specifications are detailed in the attached documents

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 1232SA26Q0573 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Mixing Chamber.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516  The small business size standard is 1,000  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  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 service description, price for each performance period with the total for base plus all options, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. PLACE OF MANUFCATURE IS REQUIRED for all items and must be stated. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.  Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement.

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 5/12/2026 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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