# ZEISS Axioscope 5 upright compound microscope system

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1261

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1261
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Bartels & Stout, 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: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Wapato, Washington
- First posted: August 21, 2026
- Last posted: August 21, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f067539d21f04c3285a42817cbcc927e/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1261 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a ZEISS Axioscope 5 upright compound microscope for transmitted and fluorescent light or Equivalent. 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 The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees 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: Bartels & Stout, Inc. (UEI FLJ8J1HQDSN3)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0597, purchase order
- Obligated: $30,351.16
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1261 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0597_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 21, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice f067539d21f04c3285a42817cbcc927e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f067539d21f04c3285a42817cbcc927e/view

## Points of contact

- Frank Palmer, frank.palmer@usda.gov

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