SAM #1232SA26Q1193

USDA ARS Solicitation for High-Resolution Accurate-Mass LC-MS System with UHPLC and Training

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a High-Resolution Accurate-Mass Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) system for its Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station in Idaho. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, Hagerman, ID - Products/Services Requested: - High-Resolution Accurate-Mass LC-MS System (1 unit) - Must include a high-resolution mass spectrometer (≥100,000 resolving power, ≤1 ppm RMS mass accuracy, ≥10 Hz scan rate, full-scan and MS/MS capability, controlled collision-induced dissociation, electrospray ionization in positive/negative modes) - Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system (binary or quaternary, up to 1,000 bar, temperature-controlled autosampler for vials and 96-well plates) - Integrated system control and data analysis software (advanced metabolomics/lipidomics workflows, automated peak detection, retention time alignment, multivariate statistics, compound ID, custom library support) - On-site installation and verification by a factory-certified engineer - 3-5 days of on-site user training (instrument operation, maintenance, data analysis) - Notable Requirements: - System must enable comprehensive chemical characterization of complex biological and aquaculture samples, including untargeted and targeted analysis of small molecules (lipids, metabolites) in feed ingredients and fish tissues - Delivery required within 90 days after order receipt (or by October 30, 2026, per one attachment) - Firm-fixed price order; evaluation based on technical approach, price, and past performance - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibition of certain supplier terms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516

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. 

This RFQ is subject to FAR Clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) and FAR Provision 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate (Feb 2021).

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1193 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for HR Accurate Mass LC-MS Measurement System.

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 an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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