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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0876

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0876
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Open. Offers due September 18, 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 8, 2026
- Last posted: September 8, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f555413c149b4bdd8c65d381c8c30a63/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 paddle blender, 3HP, 230V for the USDA, ARS, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort PIerce, FL  34946.  This acquisition  is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333241. The small business size standard is 500 employees.  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/83bc2315feae46008510482b1c952196/download)

## Publications

- September 8, 2026: Sources sought, due September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice f555413c149b4bdd8c65d381c8c30a63. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f555413c149b4bdd8c65d381c8c30a63/view

## Points of contact

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

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