Bench Top Extruder
ID: 12505B24Q0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/80674be17d0048c8b9792eb17c8b6ea2/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).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Debora Wells
    (970) 631-4803
    debora.wells@usda.gov
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    Responses to Industry Questions.pdf
    RFQ 12505B24Q0023.pdf
    RFQ 12505B24Q0023 Amendment 0001.pdf
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    Bench Top Extruder
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