SAM #1232SA26Q0929

USDA ARS Solicitation for Buchi S-300 Mini Spray Dryer and Accessories

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), through its Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, is seeking to procure a Buchi S-300 Mini Spray Dryer and associated accessories to support food quality and sensory research. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area Acquisition Office - Food Quality Laboratory, Beltsville, MD - OEM Highlight: - Buchi Corporation is specified as the OEM for the S-300 Mini Spray Dryer (Part Number: 11S300A010100), though equivalent products meeting all salient characteristics are also acceptable - Products and Quantities: - S-300 Mini Spray Dryer (1 unit, Part Number: 11S300A010100) - Two fluid nozzles (1 set, sizes: 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 1.4mm, 2.0mm; acid-resistant titanium feed tips available) - Three fluid nozzle (1 unit, for use with two immiscible liquids) - 60kHz ultrasonic nozzle (1 unit, optional, expands particle size up to 60 microns) - Outlet filter (1 unit, polyester and PTFE filters, pressure drop display, included in S-300 bundle) - High Performance Cyclone (1 unit, antistatic coating, for small particle yield, 20ml or 1L collection vessel) - 3.0 Borosilicate glassware (1 set, available in clear or amber for UV-sensitive compounds) - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must handle both aqueous formulations and organic solvents - Must produce particles sized 2-60 microns - Advanced features required: touch screen interface, temperature probes, data reporting - Delivery required within 90 days after award - Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all salient characteristics - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 - Registration in SAM.gov required for quote submission and award - Payment processed via Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov)

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 1232SA26Q0929 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for purchase of a S-300 Mini Spray Dryer.

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 S-300 Mini Spray Dryer 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 S-300 Mini Spray Dryer.  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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