SAM #1232SA26Q1104

USDA ARS Solicitation for Micro-Compounder and Mini Injection Moulder with Installation and Training

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for specialized laboratory equipment to support biofuels and coproducts research. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Sustainable Biofuels and Coproducts Research Unit, Wyndmoor, PA - Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) - Products Requested: - Micro-Compounder (1 unit) - Benchtop size; 208 V or 115 V (115 V preferable) - Drive Motor 400W+; Screw Speed 1–400 rpm or greater - Twin conical screws (co/counter rotation); Torque ≥ 5Nm/screw - Max temperature ≥ 350°C; Extruder pressure ≥ 300 bar - Integrated pressure transducers, thermocouple, and rheological measurement software - Sample size ≥ 3 cm³ (optimum 7 cm³, max 15 cm³) - Inert gas flush system; Transfer attachment die for injection moulder - Installation, testing, calibration, training, and one-year warranty included - Mini Injection Moulder (1 unit) - Benchtop size (≤ 50x50x100cm); Small-scale operation (≤ 5g) - 208 V or 110 V (110 V preferable); Max injection pressure ≥ 1100 bar - Processing temperature: ambient to ≥ 400°C; Mold temperature: ambient to ≥ 250°C - Barrel loadable from compounder or manually - Includes dogbone mold for ASTM D638 Type V tensile bar - Integrated control unit; Installation, testing, calibration, training, and one-year warranty included - Notable Requirements: - Direct attachment transfer unit between micro-compounder and injection moulder - All installation, testing, calibration, and training must be provided - One-year warranty required for both units - Vendors must provide detailed technical specifications; generic offers will not be considered - Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334516 - Delivery required within 60 days after award - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned, but equipment must meet detailed technical criteria

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 1232SA26Q1104 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Micro-Compounder and Mini Injection Moulder.

This acquisition  is not 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 Micro-Compounder and Mini Injector Moulder 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 7, 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 Grain Drill.  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 4, 2026.

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