Opportunity
SAM #12444026Q0220
USDA Requests Ball-Coleman High-Volume Seed Counter for Laboratory Seed Counting
Buyer
USFS CESA East 2
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
12444026Q0220
NAICS
334516, 423490
The USDA Forest Service and Agricultural Research Service are seeking to purchase and deliver a Ball-Coleman High-Volume Seed Counter for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Forest Service, CSA East 2 (Atlanta, GA office) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - OEM Highlight: - Ball-Coleman is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - Ball-Coleman High-Volume Seed Counter (1 unit) - Image-based seed counting for large batches of corn seed (up to 1500 g) - Counting speed: approximately 75 seeds per second - Accuracy: 99.9% - Data export in .csv or Excel formats - Touchscreen interface - Integration with barcode scanners and laboratory balances - Benchtop design - Unique Requirements: - Must capture individual seed image metrics (area, length, width) - Must export mass and count data for each batch - Must be compatible with laboratory workflow and equipment - Delivery required within 120 days after contract award - Brand name justification: Only Ball-Coleman meets technical and compatibility requirements - No services or additional products requested
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 12444026Q0220 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Purchase and Delivery of a Brand Name Ball-Coleman High-Volume Seed Counter. See attachments for justification.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.