# Automated Western Blot System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0641

- Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0641
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. for $113,425.45
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Orono, Maine
- County: Penobscot County (FIPS 23019). https://abierto.us/counties/penobscot-county-me-23019
- City: Orono. https://abierto.us/cities/orono-me-2355575
- First posted: August 15, 2025
- Last posted: September 10, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f67a6477c24e4cde94d910b202364354/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0641 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires the purchase of one (1) Automated Western Blot System. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

NEA New England Plant, Soil and Water 8 Greenhouse Lane University Of Maine Orno, ME 04469 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on or before August 26, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Amber Sampson at amber.sampson@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Government Scientific Source Inc. (UEI J49CN39QTNW3)
- Contract: 1232SA25P0321, purchase order
- Obligated: $113,425.45
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA25P0321 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA25P0321_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 15, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 22208cd3fd0c492d823240db74536764. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22208cd3fd0c492d823240db74536764/view
- September 10, 2025: Award notice. Notice f67a6477c24e4cde94d910b202364354. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f67a6477c24e4cde94d910b202364354/view

## Points of contact

- Amber Sampson, amber.sampson@usda.gov, 9708513730

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