# Slide Scanner

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0583

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0583
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Evident Scientific Mis, Inc. for $234,819.43
- 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: College Station, Texas
- County: Brazos County (FIPS 48041). https://abierto.us/counties/brazos-county-tx-48041
- City: College Station. https://abierto.us/cities/college-station-tx-4815976
- First posted: May 4, 2026
- Last posted: August 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e11cce7a13f1462a9fa170943632f1f7/view

## Description

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. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0583 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Microscope Slide Scanner. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 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 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.

**REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

**DISCUSSIONS:** The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes are due on 5/15/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.

Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 5/13/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Evident Scientific Mis, Inc. (UEI U4QDZVJQFC14)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0453, purchase order
- Obligated: $234,819.43
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 7 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0453 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0453_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 08e3cd78f8fb4326885abb86aa93fbbe. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08e3cd78f8fb4326885abb86aa93fbbe/view
- May 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 966ce56fadfb4f8ab75db3930870f24f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/966ce56fadfb4f8ab75db3930870f24f/view
- May 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d1b71022a13547d8ab2fc723471d4bdf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d1b71022a13547d8ab2fc723471d4bdf/view
- August 18, 2026: Award notice. Notice e11cce7a13f1462a9fa170943632f1f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e11cce7a13f1462a9fa170943632f1f7/view

## Points of contact

- Elizabeth Calhoun, elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov

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