Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0671
USDA ARS Solicits Two Benchtop Variable Speed Cutting Mills for Soil Management Research
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0671
NAICS
333999, 334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Soil Management Research Unit is seeking to procure two benchtop variable speed cutting mills for the North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, MN. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Soil Management Research Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Two benchtop variable speed cutting mills for grinding seed and plant samples - Key technical specifications: - Safety switch to prevent operation when door is open - Safety shutoff if door opens during operation - 1.5 chamber size - 0.6 diameter sample input - 1200 rpm speed - Two adjustable stationary blades - Rotating cutting head with four cutting edge blades - Stainless steel hopper - Stainless steel sieves (sizes 20, 40, 60) - 115V single phase power - Quantities: - 2 units required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 90 days after order receipt - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 - Compliance with safety features and detailed technical specifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All responsible small business sources may submit quotations
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. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0671 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for two benchtop cutting mills for the USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory in Morris, MN.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.