Automatic Spiral Plater (Brand Name Eddy Jet 2W or Equal) - Ames IA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks quotes for an Automatic Spiral Plater (Eddy Jet 2W or equal) for its Food Safety & Enteric Pathogens Unit in Ames, IA. This is a 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 334516) with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotes must include itemized pricing, shipping/handling, and be valid for at least 60 days. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation considering price, technical acceptance, and past performance. The response deadline is September 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov. Critical requirements include providing an "equal" item demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics or the brand name item, meeting all solicitation requirements (including submission of all documents listed in the RFQ), and providing a technical proposal demonstrating understanding of the equipment and a delivery plan. Offerors must also verify authorized dealer status with warranty/service agreement transference and include the 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

Notice ID

e90a403485584b43b60b7bbdf096eaa3

Solicitation Number

1232SA25Q0925

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640