# SAM #1284LM26Q0140

USDA Solicitation for General Purpose Near Infrared Analyzer (Unity, Buchi, PerkinElmer Brand Name or Equal)

**Buyer:** USFS Intermountain Region CSA 2
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 1284LM26Q0140
**NAICS:** 334516

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a General Purpose Near Infrared (NIR) Analyzer for research-based phenotypic characterization of seeds and plant materials.
- Government Buyer:
  - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), CSA Intermountain 2, Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (PGRCU)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Brand name or equal models specified: Unity Scientific (XT-R/XT-F), Buchi (NIRFlex N-500), PerkinElmer (DA 7250)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - General Purpose Near Infrared (NIR) Analyzer
    - Quantity: 1 unit
    - Brand name or equal: Unity XT-R/XT-F, Buchi NIRFlex N-500, PerkinElmer DA 7250
    - Non-destructive, non-contact analysis of intact seeds, grains, and plant materials
    - Measures moisture, oil, protein, sugars, starch, fiber, fatty acids, and other traits
    - Supports multi-crop calibrations (peanut, sorghum, sesame, sweet potato, etc.)
    - Analysis time under one minute with reliable chemometric accuracy
    - Includes automatic diagnostics, standardization, outlier detection, reference standards, monitoring functions
    - Software for data acquisition, calibration, reporting, and audit-ready data tracking
    - Compatible with Windows-based PC systems
    - Standard U.S. electrical compatibility
    - Manufacturer warranty and support included
    - Certification and traceability to manufacturer required
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Must comply with ISO 12099 standards
  - Instrument must be delivered to Griffin, GA
  - 100% small business set-aside
  - Firm fixed price contract
  - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies

### Description

<p>The purpose of this solicitation is to purchase a<br />
General Purpose Near Infrared Analyzer for the<br />
USDA Agricultural Research Service. This<br />
requirement is a 100% small business set-aside.<br />
All quotes are due to Contracting Officer Sarah<br />
Cotton at sarah.cotton@usda.gov NLT 1200 PM EST<br />
September 24th, 2026.</p>

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