Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1426
Procurement of Zantiks (Brand Name or Equal) Insect Imaging and Olfactometer Equipment for USDA ARS Research
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1426
NAICS
334516, 423490
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking insect imaging and olfactometer equipment for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - PWA Foodborne Toxin Detection & PRV office - OEMs and Vendors: - Zantiks (Brand Name or Equal) - Products Requested: - Zantiks LT Z3 Unit (1) - Self-contained system for scripted experiments with small animals/insects - Features: visual/audio stimulus, lighting, reward delivery, temperature control - MWP Z3 Unit (1) - Designed for multiwell plates, zebrafish embryos, larvae, Drosophila - Features: temperature control, vibratory/audio stimulus, LED lighting - 2 Choice Arena Plates (2) - Side View Stand for 16 Cuvettes (1) - Passive Olfactory Plates (10) - 6 chambers each - Active Flow Olfactometer Plates (2) - Includes 1 active flow plate, 1 annular chamber, automated pumping of 4 airflows - Active Flow Plates (6) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal specification for Zantiks equipment - Equipment must support high-speed video tracking, web-based control, and scripted experiments - Integrated temperature control, optogenetic stimulation, and motor-controlled reward delivery - Delivery required to USDA ARS FTDP in Albany, CA - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Firm fixed price contract with a 150-day delivery window post-award - All products must meet salient characteristics as specified in Attachment 2
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; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1426 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Insect Imaging and Olfactometer Equipment.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
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.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.