# Texture Analyzer

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0777

- Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0777
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to K5 Defense LLC for $16,368.00
- 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: Byron, Georgia
- County: Peach County (FIPS 13225). https://abierto.us/counties/peach-county-ga-13225
- City: Byron. https://abierto.us/cities/byron-ga-1312260
- First posted: September 10, 2025
- Last posted: September 18, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0145d33b192740a8bf59ca803ace208a/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 1232SA25Q0777 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, require purchase of texture analyzer. 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:

Southeast Fruit & Tree Nut Research Laboratory (SEFTNRL) 21 Dunbar, Rd Byron, GA 31008 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 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on or before September 17, 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: K5 Defense LLC (UEI LXL8U9ZSR3E9)
- Contract: 1232SA25P0425, purchase order
- Obligated: $16,368.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 11 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA25P0425 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA25P0425_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- September 10, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice ef5917546a304bfea985f8560209ec48. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ef5917546a304bfea985f8560209ec48/view
- September 18, 2025: Award notice. Notice 0145d33b192740a8bf59ca803ace208a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0145d33b192740a8bf59ca803ace208a/view

## Points of contact

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

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