Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0778
USDA ARS Solicitation for High-Sensitivity Mercury Analyzer (Milestone or Equal)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0778
NAICS
334516
This opportunity is for the procurement of a high-sensitivity mercury analyzer for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, MD, supporting environmental and food safety research. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - Also referenced: ARS Northeast Area Southern Appalachian Laboratory (NEA SASL) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Milestone Inc (specified as the brand for the Direct Mercury Analyzer evo Dual Cell Double Beam Analyzer) - Brand name or equal products are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Mercury Analyzer (capable of analyzing soils, water, minerals, and plant tissues) - Part Numbers: 7540-01-152-8067, DMA8237, and unspecified - Quantity: 1 unit - Must have a mercury detection limit of 0.001 ng - Must be a single, fully integrated platform - Includes one-year original factory warranty - Includes one day of user/operator maintenance training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name (Milestone Inc) or equal basis; all salient characteristics must be met - Buy American compliance required - Technical acceptability and past performance will be evaluated - Delivery required within 60 to 120 days after award - Firm-fixed price purchase order - Supports research on mercury mobility in environmental and food safety contexts
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. Choose an item. are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0778 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a mercury analyzer on a brand name or equal basis.
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.