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Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port

Closed — responses were due 21 Sep 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Agricultural Research Service, USDA · Albany, CA · NAICS 334516 · Solicitation 1232SA26Q1324

Solicitation details

Solicitation number	1232SA26Q1324
Notice ID	3b6410974425487bbe65e3b92ec0145c
Agency	Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Sub-agency	Agricultural Research Service
Contracting office	USDA ARS AFM APD
NAICS code	334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)	6640
Set-aside	Unrestricted (full and open)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted	15 September 2026
Response deadline	21 September 2026 (closed)
Place of performance	Albany, CA, USA

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. USDA-ARS intends to award on a sole source basis to Gerstel, Inc. for the purchase of their Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. **See Attachment 1232SA26Q1324 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 Specifications, and Attachment 2 J&A Restriction of Competition.**

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Attachment 2 - JA Restriction of Competition - 1232SA26Q1324.pdf
Attachment 1 - Specifications - 1232SA26Q1324.pdf
1232SA26Q1324.pdf

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