Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from qualified small‑business firms to purchase and deliver a single benchtop crossflow filtration system for the National Bio and Agro‑Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order with a 90‑day performance period after award. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instruments) and all quotations must include full cost, shipping, and be valid for at least 60 days. Technical compliance, ability to meet the 90‑day delivery schedule, and past performance will be evaluated.
• One unit of a benchtop crossflow filtration system (CLIN 0001)
• Delivery to USDA‑ARS, NBAF Warehouse, 1200 Kretschmer Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502 (FOB destination)
• Period of performance: 90 days from award
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 334516) – total size standard 1,000 employees
• Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead, include SF‑1449, and be valid ≥60 days
• Questions due by Sep 4 2026; award anticipated after evaluation of technical acceptability and price
• Contract will be awarded to the technically acceptable offer with a fair and reasonable price