SAM #1232SA26Q1078

USDA Solicitation for Multi-Purpose Hybrid Microscope (Upright & Inverted)

This opportunity is issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Acquisition and Property Division (USDA ARS AFM APD), specifically for the Pacific Shellfish Research Unit in Newport, OR. - The government seeks a multi-purpose hybrid microscope with both upright and inverted configurations. - The microscope must support brightfield and phase contrast imaging, with the ability to upgrade to fluorescence. - Required magnification range is 1.25x to 100x. - Must support PLAN lenses and include a color camera optimized for true-color brightfield imaging. - Physical constraints: bench footprint must not exceed 18" wide by 25" deep, with vertical clearance under 25". - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the procurement is open to all responsible small business sources. - Only one microscope is being requested; no part numbers are specified. - The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516.

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 1232SA26Q1078 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Multi-purpose upright and inverted microscope.

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 1000.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

Technical Data – Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications

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