Eight-Channel Microvolume Spectrophotometer and Sample Tracker

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is requesting quotations for an eight-channel microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometer and sample tracker for delivery to its Athens, Georgia research facility.

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


General
Open (active)
1232SA26Q1380
Sep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 07:23 PM
2 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Federal
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Contact
theodore.blume@usda.gov
+18508198885
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD, USA
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking one DeNovix DS-8X+ or equal eight-channel microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometer and one sample tracker under a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The spectrophotometer must read UV-Vis absorbance, luminescence, and fluorescence; accommodate eight samples with approximately 10-second measurement time; use minimum sample volumes of 1 mL; perform endpoint, kinetic, and spectrum scans; quantify DNA, RNA, and proteins across the specified concentration ranges; and include software for data collection, analysis, exporting, and reporting. The requirement is unrestricted and subject to trade agreements. Equal products must be clearly identified by brand, make, and model and supported by descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with every salient characteristic. The quotation must include pricing for all items, and delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order. Past performance may be considered, including performance during the three years before solicitation closing, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is expected to receive the award.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
spectrophotometerslaboratory instrumentsscientific measurement software
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Sep 2, 2026-Published Date
Sep 8, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 16, 2026-Offers Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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