Opportunity
SAM #12C0BA26Q0008
USDA Sole-Source Procurement: LI-COR Trace Gas Analyzer, Multiplexer, Accessories, and Servicing
Buyer
USDA RHS Procurement Management Office
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
12C0BA26Q0008
NAICS
334516, 334519, 423490
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure specialized gas analysis equipment and accessories for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Research, Education, and Economics (REE) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - OEMs and Vendors: - LI-COR, Inc. (sole-source manufacturer and supplier) - Products Requested: - LI-COR LI-7810 Trace Gas Analyzer (1 unit) - Part number: LI-7810 - Must be compatible with existing LI-COR long-term chamber systems - LI-COR LI-8250 Multiplexer (1 unit) - Part number: LI-8250 - Must be compatible with existing LI-COR long-term chamber systems - Soil Gas Cable Assemblies (accessories) - T-split Tubing (accessories) - Power Cabling (accessories) - Services Requested: - 3-year Servicing Plan for LI-COR equipment (1 plan) - Includes repairs, priority service, annual calibrations, cavity replacement, water/impact damage coverage, and return shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support real-time flux calculations with LI-COR SoilFluxPro software - Full compatibility with existing LI-COR chamber systems is required - Sole-source justification: Only LI-COR, Inc. can meet these technical requirements; no substitutes will be considered
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ).
This presolicitation notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 5.101. The notice provides the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Research, Education, and Economics (REE), Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
USDA-REE-ARS intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to LI-COR, Inc. for LI-COR LI-7810 Trace Gas Analyzer and a LI-COR LI-8250 Multiplexer, along with required accessories including soil gas cable assemblies, T-split tubing, power cabling, and 3-year servicing.
See attached presolicitation notice for more information.