USDA ARS Automated DNA Analysis System

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSmall Business Set Aside - TotalActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Work to be performed in Albuquerque, NM
  • Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
127EAU26Q0080
Opportunity Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Sub-Agency
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 4
Posted Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PSC Code
6632
Set-Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM, 871023498
Status
Active

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested under Solicitation No. 127EAU26Q0080. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Automated DNA Analysis and Size Selection Pulsed-Field Electrophoresis System, LightBench Discover or equivalent, including the required installation kit, installation, setup, calibration, and customer training. The proposed system must meet or exceed the minimum salient characteristics identified in the attached Specifications Sheet, including automated gel-based DNA size selection, recovery of selected DNA, pulsed-field electrophoresis capability, fragment-length analysis of at least 80 kb, DNA quantification,

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in Albuquerque, NM. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.