Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1335
Procurement of Conviron PGC-Flex-3 Plant Growth Chamber for USDA ARS
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1335
NAICS
333415, 334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a Conviron PGC-Flex-3 Plant Growth Chamber, or an equivalent, for its U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, AZ. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - Contact: Shalunda Mix - OEMs and Vendors: - Conviron (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products Requested: - Conviron PGC-Flex-3 Plant Growth Chamber - Part Number: Conviron PGC-Flex-3 - Quantity: 1 - Includes installation - Minimum 5 m² growing area, 432 mm height - Programmable temperature range: -5°C to +40°C (±0.5°C control) - Light intensity ≥500 micromoles/m²/s with supplemental far red - Humidity control up to 85% (±3% precision) - Adjustable 2 or 3 tier configurations - Water-cooled condensing unit - Airflow requirements to match existing Conviron PGC-3 chamber - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Chamber must match existing Conviron PGC-3 for statistical comparability in experiments - Brand compatibility required - Set aside for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) - Delivery and installation required within 90 days of award - FOB destination delivery - No additional services beyond installation are specified.
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 1232SA26Q1335 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a CONVIRON model PGC-Flex Plant Growth Chamber/ Equal.
This acquisition is 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 a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.