# Multi-Purpose Microscope

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1078

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1078
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- 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
- First posted: September 16, 2026
- Last posted: September 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cc098348b202417fafbb04f07a44bae9/view

## 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 1232SA26Q1078 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Multi-purpose upright and inverted microscope.

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 1000.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement

Technical Data – Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications

## Attachments

- [Attachment 2_Terms and Conditions.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/91cc39d6458f4aaa8932dea3ba0f4296/download)
- [Attachment 2_Terms and Conditions.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/fb6d906c115a46009f4632267484ed79/download)

## Publications

- September 16, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice a407c327a9f149558a7832bc56edca0c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a407c327a9f149558a7832bc56edca0c/view
- September 17, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice cc098348b202417fafbb04f07a44bae9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cc098348b202417fafbb04f07a44bae9/view

## Points of contact

- Jessica Pacheco, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov

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