Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1421
USDA ARS requests purchase and delivery of a Metal Muncher for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1421
NAICS
333248
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Acquisition and Property Division is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of a Metal Muncher for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Warehouse in Manhattan, Kansas. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD) - Office: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan, KS - Contract Specialist: Angela Wingert - Product Requested: - Metal Muncher - Quantity: 1 unit - No specific part number provided - Delivery required to NBAF warehouse, Manhattan, KS - Procurement Details: - Solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 333248 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) - Firm fixed price purchase order - Delivery is FOB destination - Unique Requirements: - Delivery must be completed within 90 days of contract award - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; Metal Muncher is a generic product description - Notable Points: - Only one Metal Muncher unit is requested - No option years or contract extensions 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 1232SA26Q1421 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Purchase and Delivery of a Metal Mucher for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, located in Manhattan, Kansas. The Period of Performance is 90 days from issuance of the award.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333248 – Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.