# Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1403

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1403
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 23, 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
- Place of performance: Houma, Louisiana
- County: Terrebonne Parish (FIPS 22109). https://abierto.us/counties/terrebonne-parish-la-22109
- City: Houma. https://abierto.us/cities/houma-la-2236255
- First posted: September 18, 2026
- Last posted: September 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6cb797d21dbb4e5281deb44acacf90fc/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 1232SA26Q1403 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand name Olympus BX53 Fluorescent Microscope with Phase Contrast.

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.

## Attachments

- [A04_Specifications_1172160.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/459836546c924de4912ee08508d6c000/download)

## Publications

- September 18, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 6cb797d21dbb4e5281deb44acacf90fc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6cb797d21dbb4e5281deb44acacf90fc/view

## Points of contact

- Kyle Link, kyle.link@usda.gov

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