Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1189
USDA ARS Solicitation for Thorlabs Ganymede-series GAN632C1 High-Speed OCT System for Poultry Tissue Analysis
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1189
NAICS
423460, 334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a high-speed, research-grade Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system for advanced poultry tissue analysis at the U.S. National Poultry Research Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - U.S. National Poultry Research Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - Thorlabs (Ganymede-series GAN632C1 specified as the required system) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) High-Speed Spectral-Domain OCT System - Thorlabs Ganymede-series GAN632C1 - Capable of rapid 1D/2D/3D mapping of chicken tissues and subsurface muscle structures - Imaging depth: ≥1 mm in tissue - Axial resolution: <2.3 micrometers in tissue - Maximum A-scan rate: 240 kHz - Supports working distance objectives up to 25 mm - Turnkey system with application software and C++ SDK for data acquisition and control - Notable Requirements: - System must be delivered to Athens, GA - Firm-fixed price contract - Technical proposals must demonstrate compliance with all salient characteristics - Evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable with past performance considered - Offer prices must remain firm for 60 days - Place of manufacture and country of origin forms required
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 1232SA26Q1189 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) High-Speed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) System for Analysis of Poultry Tissue in accordance with specifications/salient characteristics as outlined in Requirements attachment.
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.