Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0539
USDA ARS Solicitation for Rolfes@Boone BTX PLC Controller System and Installation
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0539
NAICS
334513, 541330, 541690, 238210
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to modernize the grain elevator hazard monitoring system at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, KS. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Center for Grain and Animal Health Research (CGAHR), PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, ARS-12805B - OEMs and Vendors: - Rolfes@Boone (primary OEM for BTX PLC controller and related hardware) - Quabbin (manufacturer of RS-485 control wire) - Products/Services Requested: - Rolfes@Boone BTX PLC controller (Smart Monitor System) - BTX-4PR wire (4 Pair Shielded Leadwire) - Quabbin RS-485 control wire (BTX-CTRL-WIRE) - BTX Instrument with HMI touchscreen (BTX-INSTR) - BTX Remote Module (BTX-REMOTE) - Type T Sensors (8 units) - MSD-200 Sensor (1 unit) - Mounting hardware - Engineering labor and installation services - System calibration, staff training, and final handover - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support up to eight Type T sensors and one MSD-200 sensor - Monitoring software must be compatible with existing infrastructure and provide remote/mobile access - Compliance with OSHA 1910.272 for grain elevator safety - Delivery and installation required within 90 days of award - Staff training and system calibration included - Award based on lowest price technically acceptable offer
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 1232SA26Q0539 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for BTX PLC Controller. See attachments for additional information.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334513. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.