SAM #1232SA26Q0583

USDA ARS Solicitation for Digital Microscope Slide Scanner System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a digital microscope slide scanner system for its Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research Unit in College Station, TX. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research Unit (RAFSRU) - Contracting office: USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - The system must meet or exceed the specifications of the Aperio FL120 Scanner (OEM: Leica Biosystems) - Products Requested: - Digital Slide Scanner System (quantity: 1) - Capable of brightfield and fluorescent imaging - Automated scanning of 120 slides per session - 3D specimen representation - Multiple fluorescent filters - LED light source for various imaging - Integrated analysis software and computer - Services Requested: - Installation of the slide scanner system - On-site training immediately after installation - One year of phone and virtual meeting support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must meet or exceed Aperio FL120 Scanner specifications - Delivery and installation required within 60 days after award - One year of virtual support included - Small business set-aside, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - All costs, including shipping, must be included in the quote - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research Unit, 498 Olsen Blvd, TAMU 2250, College Station, TX 77843

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 1232SA26Q0583 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Microscope Slide Scanner.

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 – SF-1449” 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 item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 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/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date 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 5/15/2026 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 5/13/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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