SAM #1232SA26Q0627

USDA ARS Market Research for Syntech-Compatible Electroantennogram System and Accessories

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking sources for specialized scientific data acquisition equipment to support research in Beltsville, MD. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Research, Education, and Economics - OEMs and Vendors: - Syntech (all required equipment must be compatible with Syntech IDAC systems) - Products/Services Requested: - 2-Channel Bluetooth Acquisition Controller (IDAC-2 BT), 1 unit - Part number: IDAC-2 BT - Includes software for EAG and GC/EAD signal recording and analysis - 4-Channel USB Acquisition Controller (IDAC-4), 1 unit - Part number: IDAC-4 - Includes AutoSpike software for EAG and action potential recording - COMBI-EAG Probe PRG-3, 1 unit - Part number: PRG-3 - Includes interchangeable antenna and electrode holders - Electrode gel tubes, 2 units - Compatible with Syntech Combi-EAG Probe PRG-3 - Glass mixing tubes (bended), 2 units - Compatible with Syntech system for sample delivery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All components must be compatible with Syntech IDAC data acquisition systems - Equipment supports EAG and GC-EAD signal recording and analysis for research applications - Delivery to Beltsville, MD; security escort required for delivery - Market research is focused on identifying qualified small businesses under NAICS 334516

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified Small Businesses, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business) to set aside a Purchase Order.  The USDA will use responses to this notice to make the appropriate acquisition decision.  The contemplated solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 12. The objective of this requirement is to acquire an Electroantennogram System in support of the USDA mission located in Beltsville, MD. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor's input resulting from this Sources Sought.  No contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.  Data submitted in response to this Sources Sought will not be returned.  This request is for informational purposes only and the Government will not pay any costs associated with the preparation and submission of a response to this Sources Sought.   

The contemplated solicitation will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable process in accordance with FAR PART 12.  All interested contractors who can meet the requirements stated above should respond with information describing their interest, capabilities statements, and indicate the small business category for which they qualify.  E-mail responses are required.  The due date for responses to this Sources Sought is at 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, May 16, 2026. Please email your responses to shane.pope@usda.gov.

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