Purchase and Delivery of a Critical Freeze Dryer and Accessories

The USDA Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, MD is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of a critical freeze dryer and associated accessories. This is a single‑source commercial item solicitation (RFQ) with no set‑aside status; any responsible vendor may submit a quote. The required delivery date is 12/31/2026, and quotes must be received by 5 PM EDT on 9/18/2026. The solicitation references FAR Part 12 procedures and includes standard commercial terms. • Item: Critical freeze dryer with accessories (quantity 1) • Delivery location: NEA Food Quality Laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 • Delivery deadline: 12/31/2026 • Quote submission deadline: 9/18/2026 5 PM EDT, via email to [email protected] • No small‑business set‑aside; unrestricted competition • NAICS code listed: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) • Contract award date and total value not disclosed in the notice.