Brabender Farinograph, USDA-ARS, Manhattan KS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA‑ARS) is issuing a Total Small Business Set‑Aside RFQ (Solicitation No. 1232SA26Q0623) for a Brabender Farinograph that meets the specifications attached to the solicitation. Offerors must be NAICS‑334516 small businesses (≤1,000 employees) and submit a complete price schedule for every line item on page 1; any missing price may result in exclusion. Quotations must demonstrate the ability to meet the required delivery schedule, provide a detailed technical approach, and include a clear explanation of any specification that cannot be fulfilled. For “brand‑name or equal” items, equal products must satisfy all salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics, be identified by brand and model, include descriptive literature or reference existing data, and clearly describe any modifications needed to conform to the solicitation requirements. Evaluations will be conducted under FAR 12.203/12.204 (the FAR 52.212‑2 provision is not applicable) and will consider technical acceptability and price to determine best value. The award will be made to the responsive offeror presenting the best overall value to the Government. All required documentation, including schedule compliance, technical capability, and pricing, must be included in the quotation. Questions or submissions should be directed to the point of contact, Shalunda Mix (shalunda.mix@usda.gov), with performance located in Manhattan, Kansas, ZIP 66502.

Notice ID

879a7b482432429aa0250a78315e83bf

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0623

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640