# Paddle blender/ribbon blender for the USDA, ARS in Fort Pierce, FL

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0842a

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0842a
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3605 Food Products Machinery and Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Fort Pierce, Florida
- County: St. Lucie County (FIPS 12111). https://abierto.us/counties/st-lucie-county-fl-12111
- City: Fort Pierce. https://abierto.us/cities/fort-pierce-fl-1224300
- First posted: September 18, 2026
- Last posted: September 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/949f9124346d4098a718efb029a9b0ca/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0876 and  is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a ribbon blender/fish blender, 52-gallon, 3 horsepower, 230V, stainless steel for the USDA, ARS, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, FL 94946.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333241. The small business size standard is 500 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Attachments

- [C04 Specifications_1232SA26Q0876.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/7a960f731d9b45479db3d060ae589733/download)

## Publications

- September 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 949f9124346d4098a718efb029a9b0ca. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/949f9124346d4098a718efb029a9b0ca/view

## Points of contact

- Shelley C Steen, shelley.steen@usda.gov, 5105596350

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