Annual Service for Heracles 150 E-Nose

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0022 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Annual Service for Heracles-150-0450 electronic nose (e-nose), which is used to analyze volatile profiles of flours and food products. Approximately 3000 samples are analyzed annually.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Agricultural Sugarbeet and Bean Research intends to award this requirement on a single source basis.

Potential sources, who believe they can provide the required services, are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein. All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency