SAM #1232SA26Q0988

USDA ARS Procurement of NIRS Grain Analyzer System with FOSS Compatibility

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking to procure a laboratory-grade Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) system for whole grain cereal analysis. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Fargo, North Dakota - Products/Services Requested: - One complete NIRS system capable of nondestructive analysis of whole grain cereal samples - Must be compatible with existing FOSS calibration libraries - Includes integrated automatic sample handling system - Includes analytical and autosampler software - Includes remote communication capability - Includes instrument accessory kit - Includes dedicated workstation computer, monitor, wireless keyboard, and mouse - Includes manufacturer-supplied cereal grain calibration package (protein, moisture, fat, fiber, ash, starch) - Services: - Complete installation, initial setup, and verification - On-site operator training for government personnel - One-year manufacturer SmartCare Advanced or equivalent preventative maintenance agreement (includes technical support and warranty) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with FOSS calibration libraries (highlighting FOSS as a key OEM) - Includes both hardware and software, as well as installation, training, and maintenance - All components and services must be provided as a complete, integrated solution

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 1232SA26Q0988 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) Grain Analyzer

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. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) Grain Analyzer in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.

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Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, July 31, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) Grain Analyzer.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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