# Upgrade Element Biosciences AVITI Model# 710-00413, USDA-ARS, KERRVILLE, TX

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0805

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0805
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Element Biosciences, Inc. for $135,150.00
- 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: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Kerrville, Texas
- County: Kerr County (FIPS 48265). https://abierto.us/counties/kerr-county-tx-48265
- City: Kerrville. https://abierto.us/cities/kerrville-tx-4839040
- First posted: June 23, 2026
- Last posted: July 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/03a84bb3fe094a6bbc9673c07da6c0df/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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 1232SA26Q0805 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Upgrade Element Biosciences AVITI Model# 710-00413, USDA-ARS, KERRVILLE, TX. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. 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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Element Biosciences, Inc. (UEI CZ2CHES131A5)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0406, purchase order
- Obligated: $135,150.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0805 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0406_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 23, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice f67f28c340df4555bbe69e0e112f0060. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f67f28c340df4555bbe69e0e112f0060/view
- June 29, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 5003eb5e530c42878bd202e03fd29ab1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5003eb5e530c42878bd202e03fd29ab1/view
- July 10, 2026: Award notice. Notice 03a84bb3fe094a6bbc9673c07da6c0df. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/03a84bb3fe094a6bbc9673c07da6c0df/view

## Points of contact

- Shalunda Mix, shalunda.mix@usda.gov

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