UV Analyzer
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0497Award Notice
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
Salinas, CA
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
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for a UV Analyzer to monitor chlorobenzene, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentrations. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The government intends to make one firm-fixed-price award. Quotations are due April 29, 2026, at 0900 ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a UV Analyzer, specified as Brand Name or Equal to Applied Analytics Model OMA-406R Rack Mounted. The analyzer must monitor:
- Chlorobenzene: 0-5,000 ppm
- NO2: 0-10,000 ppm
- SO2: 0-20,000 ppm It must also include an adjustable relay switch or 4-20mA analog signal output for device control. The analyzer is for developing fumigation treatment procedures for plant disease and pest control. Delivery is required within 30 days after award to Salinas, CA.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Purchase Order (under FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Place of Performance: Salinas, CA 93905, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Only the lowest-priced quotation will be evaluated for technical acceptability first.
- Key Submission Requirements:
- Complete SF1449 RFQ (Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 23, 24).
- Provide pricing for all CLINs/Line Items.
- Complete Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) and Place of Manufacture (FAR 52.225-18).
- Acknowledge all amendments, including Amendment 0001 which adds clause AGAR 452.203-72.
- Invoicing: Via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in arrears.
Key Dates & Contact
- Quotations Due: April 29, 2026, at 0900 ET
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via email only, up to 48 hours prior to the close date. No phone inquiries.
- Contact: Christopher Turner (christopher.c.turner@usda.gov)
People
Points of Contact
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