# Robotic Liquid Handler

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1083

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1083
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. for $165,631.64
- 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
- Place of performance: South Carolina
- First posted: July 29, 2026
- Last posted: August 11, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5b5b0d9af35246b2870ce4a95945d8a8/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 1232SA26Q1083 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Brabender Farinograph that meets the requirements in the attached solicitation. 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 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: Government Scientific Source Inc. (UEI J49CN39QTNW3)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0497, purchase order
- Obligated: $165,631.64
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 8 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1083 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0497_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 29, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 5f2b52dbc1c84bf8a2dba51d2e78d7bf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5f2b52dbc1c84bf8a2dba51d2e78d7bf/view
- August 11, 2026: Award notice. Notice 5b5b0d9af35246b2870ce4a95945d8a8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5b5b0d9af35246b2870ce4a95945d8a8/view

## Points of contact

- Shalunda Mix, shalunda.mix@usda.gov

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