# Digital Camera for FEI Tecnai 12 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1184

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1184
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Gatan, Inc.
- 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: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories
- Place of performance: Albany, California
- First posted: August 3, 2026
- Last posted: August 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ec75965fa201491dbb4753664c4f2bc2/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; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1184 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Digital Camera for a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) per Attachment 2 Specifications. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Gatan, Inc. (UEI KLD9H6G65LW6)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0573, purchase order
- Obligated: $123,423.24
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0573_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice ec75965fa201491dbb4753664c4f2bc2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ec75965fa201491dbb4753664c4f2bc2/view

## Points of contact

- Melissa Santos, melissa.santos@usda.gov

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