Automated Microplate Reader

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is requesting a quotation for one automated microplate reader with multimode detection, dedicated analysis software, delivery, OEM installation, and support.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD


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Open (active)
1232SA26Q1490
Sep 21, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 11, 2026 04:43 PM
2 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Federal
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Contact
kyle.link@usda.gov
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD, USA
Description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking one automated microplate reader for forage and plant-material research. The requested system must fit within approximately 40 cm wide by 33 cm deep by 35 cm high and support absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection; 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384-well microplates; up to four cuvettes; microvolume reading; temperature control from 4°C to 45°C; specified read speeds; shaking modes; and a long-life xenon flash lamp. The brand-name reference is the Molecular Devices SpectraMax Mini, but equal products may be offered if they meet all salient characteristics and are supported by descriptive literature. The system must include dedicated instrumentation and data-management software, compatibility with XLS, TXT, and XML files without custom scripting, software keys for four computers, at least one year of hardware, onsite, and technical/application support, and a 10-year guaranteed period of instrument use and support. Delivery is to include all listed accessories, indoor delivery, OEM installation and user familiarization, and OEM-certified warranty service. The government intends to make one firm-fixed-price purchase order for one unit using lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation, with delivery required within 90 days of award.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
automated microplate readerlaboratory spectrophotometerlaboratory equipment installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026 04:43 PM-Published Date
Sep 15, 2026 04:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Offers Due Date
Sep 28, 2026-Period of Performance Start
Sep 30, 2026-Delivery Date
Nov 27, 2026-Period of Performance End
Requirements
Informational
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A04_SpecificationsSalientChar_1174272.pdfSep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
C04a_1449_1232SA26Q1490.pdfSep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
C04_CSS_1232SA26Q1490.pdfSep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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