Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SLPM, Type B (*B), or comparable 1232SA25Q0246

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0246 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The USDA, ARS, in College Station, TX has a new requirement for a Bioreactor Control Bench-Scale Fermentor System. Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SLPM, Type B (*B), or comparable, with the following: Price List Quantity PN Description Unit Price Amount 2 B120ACS000 BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SLPM, Type B (*B) 2 1390010000 Vessel Connection Kit 2 1390080000 MOTOR ASSEMBLY, DD, AUTO 2 1390810400 Cable, pH/Redox Sensor, 1 m 2 P0720-5582 PH sensor, INGOLD, GEL FILLED, 200MM 2 1390890000 Heat Blanket, 1L, 90W 2 M1363-5002 GAS REGULATOR KIT 2 82140061 Start-up Assistance: BioFlo 120 1 901511065 Bioprocess - Zone 2 Travel Charge 1 901511075 Bioprocess - Zone 3 Travel Charge On-site Training Subtotal Shipping Other Total DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), however, each vendor shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Sep 2023); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(May 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Nov 2023)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Jan 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025) Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the vendor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. Evaluation factors are: price and technical capability of product quoted. ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, vendor shall provide a Quote on company letterhead, to include: Vendor s SAM.gov UEI number Technical capabilities of products quoted, if different than requested make/model Pricing breakdown for all items requested Total price to include shipping Valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Vendor shall identify where the quoted item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote and will be considered. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Vendors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, August 28th, 2025. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time. QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, August 29th, 2025. Place of Performance: USDA-ARS-SPARC-FFSRU 2881 F&B Rd College Station, TX 77845 Primary Point of Contact: Richard Hawthorne Contract Specialist richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0246 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The USDA, ARS, in College Station, TX has a new requirement for a Bioreactor Control Bench-Scale Fermentor System. Eppendorf BioFlo 120, Advanced, 20 SLPM, Type B (*B), or comparable. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), however, each vendor shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Sep 2023); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(May 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Nov 2023)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Jan 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025) Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the vendor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. Evaluation factors are: price and technical capability of product quoted. ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, vendor shall provide a Quote on company letterhead, to include: Vendor s SAM.gov UEI number Technical capabilities of products quoted, if different than requested make/model Pricing breakdown for all items requested Total price to include shipping Valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Vendor shall identify where the quoted item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote and will be considered. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Vendors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, September 12th, 2025. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time. QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, September 15th, 2025. Place of Performance: USDA-ARS-SPARC-FFSRU 2881 F&B Rd College Station, TX 77845 Primary Point of Contact: Richard Hawthorne Contract Specialist richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.