Circular Dichroism Spectrometer

The USDA National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, is requesting a Circular Dichroism Spectrometer as detailed in the Statement of Work.

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1232SA26Q0719
Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
Jun 11, 2026 07:14 PM
Small Business
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Federal
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Contact
Kerrie Hodges
kerrie.hodges@usda.gov
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Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, requires a new Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectrometer to replace an existing, outdated instrument. The new spectrometer will be used to analyze prion fibrils, aiding in the understanding of Chronic Wasting Disease and scrapie pathogenesis. The instrument must be capable of simultaneously measuring CD, LD, and Absorbance with various scanning modes and a wavelength range of 163-950nm. It should include a Xenon light source, integrated wavelength calibration, and a Peltier temperature control system with a range of -40°C to +130°C. The system must also come with a complete software suite compatible with current laboratory data, a computer with specified minimums, and vendor-provided on-site installation and training.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
circular dichroism spectrometeranalytical laboratory instrumentscientific equipment
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
Jul 10, 2026 12:00 PM-Offers Due Date
Jul 25, 2026 12:00 PM-Inactive Date
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Solicitation_1232SA26Q0719.pdfJun 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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