MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer
ID: 2505B24Q0260Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/edd7bc72899c45f299a73e6a69d30ec9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of a MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer. This instrument is used in analytical laboratories for the identification and analysis of various substances. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and the place of performance is in Ames, Iowa, United States. The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract and the basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Interested contractors must submit their quotes electronically by July 26, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract documents can be found on the government webpage and any amendments will be posted there as well.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Debora Wells
    (970) 631-4803
    debora.wells@usda.gov
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    MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer
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