Bench Top Extruder
ID: 12505B24Q0023Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/26117a8df0cd49c8ad58c32399be2845/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought Notification for Bench Top Extruder: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information for a bench top extruder. This equipment is typically used in laboratory settings for various research and testing purposes. The USDA National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL requires this equipment to support their operations. Interested vendors are invited to submit a response by December 06, 2023, to the attention of Debora Wells, Contracts Specialist at debora.wells@usda.gov. The response should include organization details, contact information, business size status, and a statement of interest and capability to perform the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

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    Debora Wells
    (970) 631-4803
    debora.wells@usda.gov
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