SAM #1232SA26Q0458

USDA ARS Solicitation for Beckman Coulter Particle Size Analyzer System and Components

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotations for a Particle Size Analyzer system and related components for wheat research at its Pullman, Washington facility. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), PWA Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research - OEMs and Vendors: - Beckman Coulter (preferred OEM for the particle analyzer system) - Products/Services Requested: - Particle Size Analyzer (preferred model: Beckman Coulter C53020 LS 13320 XR MW with ULM & DPS Modules) - Part number: C53020, Quantity: 1 - Workstation Assembly - Part number: C20930, Quantity: 1 - LS Control G15 10 pack - Part number: 7800370, Quantity: 1 - Package LS Control GB500 - Part number: 7800372, Quantity: 1 - HiCap HEPA vacuum 110 volt CFM 99 - Part number: CO6826, Quantity: 1 - LS 13220 XR Installation including basic O - Part number: C58400, Quantity: 1 - Particle Size Analyzer (generic line item) - Part number: 1232SA26Q0458, Quantity: 1 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Preference for Beckman Coulter C53020 model and related components - System must support wet and dry particle counting for wheat whole meal, flour, and isolated wheat starch - Delivery to a federal research facility at Washington State University in Pullman, WA - Compliance with Made in America laws is required - Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and standard FAR/AGAR clauses

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 1232SA26Q0458 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Particle Size Analyzer and related items. 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.

All offers must be sent to Contracting Specialist James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov no later than May 8, 2026 at 1600 hrs CDT.

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