Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1396
USDA ARS Solicitation for Badger Meter Spectrolyser Nitrogen Sensors and Calibrations
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1396
NAICS
334516, 334519, 334513
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Ames, Iowa is soliciting quotations for advanced water quality monitoring equipment. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Agroecosystems Management Research, Ames, IA - OEM Highlight: - Badger Meter is the specified manufacturer for all requested equipment - Products Requested: - 2 units of Badger Meter Spectrolyser Nitrogen Sensors - Multi-parameter probes measuring nitrate, organic carbon, turbidity, temperature, and light transmittance - Must include wireless communication and long-term data logging capabilities - Sensors must be compatible with existing Spectrolyser_V3 sensors - Data loggers and assorted calibration kits - Calibration kits for turbidity, total suspended solids, organic carbon, nitrate - Accessories: submersible autobrush, power supply, extension cable, carrier for vertical attachment - All items must match specified Badger Meter part numbers - Unique Requirements: - Compatibility with existing Spectrolyser_V3 sensors - Delivery required within 90 days after award - Offer prices must remain firm for 90 days - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No set-aside restrictions; open to all responsible sources
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 1232SA26Q1396 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Spectrolyser, Data Logger, and assorted calibrations.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516– Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. 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.