Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0876
USDA ARS requests ribbon blender/paddle blender for laboratory use in Fort Pierce, FL
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0876
NAICS
333241
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a ribbon blender or paddle blender for its Fish Nutrition Lab at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, FL. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - US Horticultural Research Lab, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) - Products Requested: - Ribbon blender or paddle blender - Minimum 50-gallon (specified as 52-gallon in one document) capacity - Stainless steel construction (type 304 wetted parts) - 3 horsepower (HP) motor - 230V power requirement - FDA-compliant cover gasket - OSHA-compliant safety guards - Manually operated stainless steel discharge valve - Digital keypad with start/stop control, speed control, and display - New, OEM-traceable parts required - Certificate of Conformance must be provided - Quantity: - One unit - Unique Requirements: - Delivery within 120 days after receipt of order (early delivery accepted) - Firm fixed price contract - Offer prices must be held firm for 90 days - Evaluation criteria: technical approach, price, past performance - Compliance with FDA and OSHA standards - DEI and anti-discrimination compliance - Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 333241
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0876 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a paddle blender, 3HP, 230V for the USDA, ARS, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort PIerce, FL 34946. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333241. The small business size standard is 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.