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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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1403 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand name Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase…

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Place of performance: Houma, Louisiana
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation no.: 1232SA-26-Q-1403
NAICS: NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing): 28 open RFPs
Size standard: 1,000 employees SBA table, NAICS 334516
PSC: PSC 6640 (LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES): 17 open RFPs
Amendments: None since Sep 18
Contact: Kyle Link
Office: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD
Email: kyle.link@usda.gov

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Fri, Sep 18Posted

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Wed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM CTResponses due · closed

Closed: Mon, Oct 5

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ClosedMon, Oct 5 · 5:35 AM CT

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Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast

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.

Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1403 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand name Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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Sep 7, 2025ALTERNATIVE DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY, INC.TWO TIER TURKEY CAGING1232SA25P0322 · PURCHASE ORDER · Agricultural Research Service · ends Oct 30, 2025$112K

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