# Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1324

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1324
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Open. Offers due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 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
- Place of performance: Albany, California
- First posted: August 17, 2026
- Last posted: September 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b6410974425487bbe65e3b92ec0145c/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  USDA-ARS intends to award on a sole source basis to Gerstel, Inc. for the purchase of their Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1324 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Robotic Multipurpose Sampler & Olfactory Detection Port.

This acquisition  is not 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 an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

**See Attachment 1232SA26Q1324 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 – Specifications, and Attachment 2 – J&A Restriction of Competition.**

## Attachments

- [1232SA26Q1324.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/60fc3b1f893e4ce5a458bcf84dfbef2e/download)

## Publications

- August 17, 2026: Sources sought, due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice af137f2dbf6e4da9ab34bae43529c1ef. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af137f2dbf6e4da9ab34bae43529c1ef/view
- September 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 3b6410974425487bbe65e3b92ec0145c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b6410974425487bbe65e3b92ec0145c/view

## Points of contact

- Jacob Toft, jacob.toft@usda.gov

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