Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations from qualified small businesses for a single Continuous Whipping Mixer to be delivered to its Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, PA. The item is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and must meet or exceed the brand‑name specifications, be delivered within 60 days of award, and be accompanied by full product documentation. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses, including women‑owned, HUBZone, service‑disabled veteran‑owned, and other socioeconomic categories. Offers must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and questions must be submitted at least three days prior to the closing date. Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability, with the lowest technically acceptable offer receiving the award.
• One unit of a Continuous Whipping Mixer (product code 6640, laboratory equipment).
• Delivery required within 60 days after award (FOB destination to USDA ARS, Wyndmoor, PA).
• Small‑business set‑aside; eligible small, women‑owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.
• Offer due 09/01/2026; questions due three days before that date.
• Evaluation criteria: lowest price that is technically acceptable; technical acceptability requires product to meet or exceed all salient characteristics and include full specifications.
• Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; award anticipated to be a single contract.