SAM #12639526Q0220

USDA Procurement of CEM Oracle 6 Analyzers and GERSTEL Freestyle Robotic System for Food and Aflatoxin Analysis

This opportunity involves the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), seeking advanced laboratory automation and analytical equipment for food safety and quality testing at National Science Laboratories. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - National Science Laboratory-Blakely (NSL-B) - OEMs and Vendors: - GERSTEL, Inc. (OEM for Freestyle Robotic System and accessories) - CEM Corporation (OEM for Oracle 6 Fat and Moisture Analyzer) - Products/Services Requested: - CEM Oracle 6 Fat and Moisture Analyzer (2 units) - For moisture and fat content analysis in food samples using AOAC method 2008.06 - GERSTEL Freestyle Robotic System with SPE module (1 unit) - For automated immune affinity column (IAC) sample cleanup, concentration, and preparation - Includes accessories: racks, trays, frames, adapters, caps, plunger removal tool, AflaCLEAN M1 Select aflatoxin columns - Installation and one day of on-site analytical support for GERSTEL system - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support validated workflows for aflatoxin analysis in peanuts and nut products - Automation and robotic handling are required for sample preparation and cleanup - Compliance with AOAC method 2008.06 is mandatory for analyzers - Installation and immediate operational readiness are required to minimize laboratory disruption - One-year base contract with up to four one-year option periods for the robotic system procurement

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive GERSTEL, Inc. (UEI: ZNMCGLQEMD5) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase and installation of two CEM Oracle 6 fat and moisture analyzers. One instrument will be installed at the National Science Laboratory, Gastonia, North Carolina and the other at the National Science Laboratory, Blakely GA. This scientific equipment is used for the determination of moisture and fat content in food sample using the American Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC) method 2008.06 “Moisture and fat in meats. Microwave and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis”. It is widely used in analytical chemistry and food laboratories. This method is specifically required by NSL clients.

This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by July 20, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.

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