SAM #1232SA26Q1212

USDA ARS Market Research for American Made Meat Curing Cabinets

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Eastern Regional Research Center is seeking information from industry regarding the procurement of American Made Meat Curing Cabinets for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Cabinets must be made in the USA; equivalent to the Dry Agar UX 1500 Pro S model - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) Meat Curing Cabinets - Equivalent to Dry Agar UX 1500 Pro S - Key features: - Stable microclimate control - Temperature range: 32-86°F - Humidity control: 60-90% - UVC sterilization - Antibacterial interior coating - LED lighting - Stainless steel exterior - Lockable UV-protected glass door - 115V connection - Capacity: 220 lbs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Cabinets must be domestically sourced and American made - Respondents must indicate the country of origin for the instrument and accessories - Market research is focused on identifying qualified small businesses and SBA-certified categories

Description

Sources are being sought to determine if there are manufacturers/contractors available offering a domestically sourced item that meets the minimum description outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified domestic sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. . The government is looking for industry feedback on interest and capabilities of small business to provide a product meeting the specifications.

Purpose:

ARS Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Acquisition seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential businesses offering a domestically available source of supply for the project below. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered for the purpose of determining domestically available sources.

Product Information:

The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of providing a domestically sourced American Made Meat Curing Cabinet.

Current Known Source:  TBD

Anticipated Solicitation Release: August 14, 2026

Description of Supply and Service

See Attachment 1 - Specifications for Meat Curing Cabinets.

Disclaimers:

This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 10.001. In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting responses, proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov. Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of solicitation and any updates or amendments. Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:

Companies who have experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business as well as the Country of Origin of the proposed instrument and accessories. Responses should be submitted by August 14, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m. CDT to the attention of James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov.

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