Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, WA is seeking a single commercial elutriator system to extract weed seeds from soil seedbank samples. The equipment will enable researchers to process hundreds of samples quickly, reducing a months‑long effort to a few weeks. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ, requiring one unit delivered FOB destination within 90 days of award. Offerors must submit a price quote and technical approach demonstrating compliance with the attached specifications.
• Item: Elutriator (Analytical laboratory instrument) – 1 unit, brand‑name or equal (R‑Tech Industries listed)
• Delivery: FOB Destination, 90 days after award (early delivery accepted)
• Set‑aside: Small Business (including women‑owned, veteran‑owned, HUBZone, etc.)
• Evaluation: Best‑value based on technical acceptability and price (not necessarily lowest)
• Submission deadline: 08/28/2026; questions due by 08/31/2026
• Contact: Shalunda Mix, USDA ARS, (662) 686‑5346, [email protected]