Versatile Compound Upright Microscope and Supporting Accessories
| Agency: | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 1173132 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 24, 2026 10:06 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 13, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 3333 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Beltsville , MD 20705USA
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE (FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2))
Presolicitation Notice
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Office: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Program: Agriculture Research Service (ARS)
Notice Type: Presolicitation
FAR Authority: FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2) – Simplified Procedures
NAICS: 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC: 6640- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
1. Description of Requirement
FSIS intends to solicit quotations directly from suppliers for one (1) Versatile Compound Upright Microscope and supporting accessories. The acquisition will be conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and simplified acquisition procedures.
This purchase is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and therefore qualifies for the streamlined posting and solicitation process described at FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2).
2. Method of Solicitation (Required by FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2))
In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2), FSIS will:
- Post this presolicitation notice in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE/SAM.gov).
- Solicit quotations directly from at least three (3) sources.
- Whenever practicable, seek quotes from two sources not included in the previous solicitation.
A formal public RFQ will not be posted, as simplified procedures allow direct solicitation for acquisitions at or below the SAT.
3. Set‑Aside Determination
Full and Open
4. Estimated Solicitation Timeline
FSIS anticipates issuing the RFQ on or around September 24, 2026 directly to identified suppliers.
Quotes will be requested via email and evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 and FAR 13.106.
5. No Response Required to This Notice
This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Vendors do not need to respond to this presolicitation posting.
Only vendors contacted directly by FSIS will receive the RFQ package.
6. Contract Type and Estimated Value
Type: Firm fixed‑price purchase order
Estimated Value: Below the SAT (≤ $350,000)
7. Point of Contact
Contract Specialist: Reginald Brown
Email: reginald.brown@usda.gov
- MAILDROP 5230 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
- BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
- USA
- Reginald Brown
- reginald.brown@usda.gov
- Sep 24, 2026 10:06 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)
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