# 1232SA26Q0311 – Combo Synopsis/Solicitation for Multi-Organ-on-Chip System USDA ARS SEA Little Rock AR

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0311

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0311
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Tissuse GMBH
- 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: Little Rock, Arkansas
- County: Pulaski County (FIPS 05119). https://abierto.us/counties/pulaski-county-ar-05119
- City: Little Rock. https://abierto.us/cities/little-rock-ar-0541000
- First posted: March 9, 2026
- Last posted: August 13, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dc8443e937564a39a5e9d8ae0aa44788/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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Requirement is Subject to Trade Agreements. FAR Clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225- Trade Agreements Certificate (Feb 2021) is incorporated into this solicitation.

Ensure to complete the Provision 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificates (Feb 2021) information. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0311 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for An organ-on-a-chip technology platform that will leverage multiple organ systems in the chip and will be used to perform biological assays to understand the biological processes and interactions between organs (such as gut-brain, gut-liver-brain, gut-liver).

This system will be an initiative to reduce the use of animals in research by leveraging micro physiological systems (MPS) integrated into chips. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 335516 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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Tissuse GMBH (UEI U5B2KMN56M66)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0567, purchase order
- Obligated: $151,390.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0311 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0567_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 9, 2026: Sources sought, due March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice b18aa2fd95da4adc9199a1db00762a71. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b18aa2fd95da4adc9199a1db00762a71/view
- August 13, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice dc8443e937564a39a5e9d8ae0aa44788. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dc8443e937564a39a5e9d8ae0aa44788/view

## Points of contact

- Theodore Blume, Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

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