# Tensiometer

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0128

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0128
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Nanoscience Instruments Inc. for $53,119.00
- 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: Peoria, Illinois
- County: Peoria County (FIPS 17143). https://abierto.us/counties/peoria-county-il-17143
- City: Peoria. https://abierto.us/cities/peoria-il-1759000
- First posted: January 22, 2026
- Last posted: February 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad2cd9e02fcd42d0ba9f300587199df2/view

## Description

Amendment 1 - Includes Attachment 3 - Q&A

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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0128 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Tensiometer and accessories, see attachment 2 – Specifications for full details. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Nanoscience Instruments Inc. (UEI X72UQSNJS5F5)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0043, purchase order
- Obligated: $53,119.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 10 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0043 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0043_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice c4582d4f22d449f6aac49474a7b95fee. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c4582d4f22d449f6aac49474a7b95fee/view
- January 27, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice eb472b5d6b9d419a9f920212f2a51069. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb472b5d6b9d419a9f920212f2a51069/view
- February 10, 2026: Award notice. Notice ad2cd9e02fcd42d0ba9f300587199df2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad2cd9e02fcd42d0ba9f300587199df2/view

## Points of contact

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

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