# Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System and Paraffin Processing Kit

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- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0656
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Nextgrade Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Parlier, California
- First posted: June 24, 2026
- Last posted: July 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d35553a0069847d6831cb5f9be8516bf/view

## Description

The USDA?ARS CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier CA requires a laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and the paraffin tissue processing application kit to support essential tissue preparation workflows for rapid and controlled sample processing for microscopy, histology, immunolabeling, and paraffin embedding procedures that are critical for evaluating grape tissue structure, disease response, and cellular characteristics within the breeding program.

This acquisition seeks to obtain a contractor to purchase PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and paraffin processing kit, or equivalent, to ensure efficient and consistent sample processing for phenotyping purposes. 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. QUOTATIONS Quotes are due on 07/27/2026 at 12:00 PM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.

QUESTIONS All questions must go to Katelyn Nelson, whom may be reached at Katelyn.Nelson@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 07/22/2026 by 9:00 AM CST.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Nextgrade Inc. (UEI ZJ3PRVX8NJT7)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0450, purchase order
- Obligated: $30,472.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0656 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0450_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 24, 2026: Sources sought, due July 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d1710a4a38db498daafcb9fd56432061. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d1710a4a38db498daafcb9fd56432061/view
- July 17, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice d35553a0069847d6831cb5f9be8516bf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d35553a0069847d6831cb5f9be8516bf/view

## Points of contact

- Katelyn Nelson, katelyn.nelson@usda.gov, 3018378754

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