Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0494
USDA ARS Solicitation for Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold and MUX Chamber Cable/Tubing Assemblies
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0494
NAICS
334516, 423490, 334519
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for specialized laboratory equipment to support gas analysis research at its National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Li-Cor (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Li-Cor authorized distributor (Lincoln, NE) referenced as key personnel - Products/Services Requested: - Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold (Brand Name or Equal) - Quantity: 1 - Part Number: 8250-01 or Li-Cor 8250-01 - Key technical specs: sample volume 27.9 cm³, weatherproof IEC IP55, operating temp -20 to 45°C, humidity 0-95% RH, flow rate ~2-3 lpm, diaphragm pump, RS-422 communication, 24V/1.8A power - Li-Cor MUX Chamber Cable/tubing 15M Assembly (Brand Name or Equal) - Quantity: 4 - Part Numbers: 9982-056 or 9982-009 (both referenced) - Key technical specs: 15m cable/tubing, total tube length 30m, tube volume 237.5 cm³, sealed power/data cables for 8200-104/C Long-Term Chambers - Shipping or applicable fees (as a service line item) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand Name or Equal solicitation: products must be compatible with the Li-Cor 8250 extension manifold connect system - Buy American Certificate required - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Delivery required by specified deadline, with early delivery accepted - Place of Performance and Delivery: - USDA MWA National Laboratory for Agriculture, Ames, Iowa - Contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland
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 1232SA26Q0494 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold (Brand Name or Equal) and (four) Li-Cor MUX Chamber Cable/tubing 15M Assembly (9982-056) (Brand Name or Equal).
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 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Offers must include Attachement 2 Buy American Certificate
Please send offers to shane.pope@usda.gov NLT 05/15/2026 0800 CT