SAM #1232SA26Q1015

USDA ARS Solicitation for CAMAG or Equivalent High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from small businesses for a High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) Instrument system for the Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, MD. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, Human Nutrition Research Center, Beltsville, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - CAMAG Scientific Inc. (OEM for referenced brand) - Products/Services Requested: - High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument (CAMAG TLC, part number 022.9860, or equivalent) - CAMAG Linomat 5 sample applicator or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG Automatic Developing Chamber 3 (ADC-3) with humidity control or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG Chromatogram Immersion Device for derivatization or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG Dip Tank or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG TLC Visualizer 3 with 16 mm lens or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG TLC Scanner 4 (20 x 20 cm capability) or equivalent (qty: 1) - visionCATS Basic software license (1 server, 1 client) or equivalent (qty: 1) - visionCATS Ultimate Package (High-Resolution Documentation, Enhanced Evaluation, Multi-Wavelength Scanning, Spectrum Scanning) or equivalent (qty: 1) - CAMAG TLC Plate Heater III or equivalent (qty: 1) - HPTLC Silica Gel 60 F254 plates (20x10 cm), pack of 50 or equivalent (qty: 1) - Computer system configured for visionCATS + monitor or equivalent (qty: 1) - Installation Qualification / Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) package (qty: 1) - Two-day training (qty: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name (CAMAG) or equal products are acceptable; all salient characteristics must be met - Detailed specifications and descriptive literature must be provided with quotes - Delivery required within 70 days (or 10 weeks) after award - Installation and training to be completed within 30 business days after delivery - System must support standardized workflows and chemometric analysis - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516

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 1232SA26Q1015 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument.

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 High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument 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.

SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 14, 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 High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Instrument.  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, August 11, 2026.

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