# Grinding Equipment- USDA, ARS, Burlington, VT

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0246

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0246
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Foss North America, Inc. for $103,312.59
- 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: Vermont
- County: Chittenden County (FIPS 50007). https://abierto.us/counties/chittenden-county-vt-50007
- City: Burlington. https://abierto.us/cities/burlington-vt-5010675
- First posted: February 25, 2026
- Last posted: March 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cccb7fe0e6c34ac987706f3b8b1e4a79/view

## Description

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 1232SA26Q0246 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grinding Equipment. 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 1000. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Foss North America, Inc. (UEI SCEVLT6J8E37)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0134, purchase order
- Obligated: $103,312.59
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0134 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0134_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 25, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 84f6dc37d49d4731a19ff6c7e5f09eb2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/84f6dc37d49d4731a19ff6c7e5f09eb2/view
- March 20, 2026: Award notice. Notice cccb7fe0e6c34ac987706f3b8b1e4a79. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cccb7fe0e6c34ac987706f3b8b1e4a79/view

## Points of contact

- Shalunda Mix, shalunda.mix@usda.gov

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