# Automated Micro Plate Reader

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1490

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1490
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 21, 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: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- County: Ramsey County (FIPS 27123). https://abierto.us/counties/ramsey-county-mn-27123
- City: St. Paul. https://abierto.us/cities/st-paul-mn-2758000
- First posted: September 11, 2026
- Last posted: September 11, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9444740571e64e6e9bd4e2da41b2b566/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 1232SA26Q1490 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of an automated micro plate reader. It is believed that Molecular Devices SpectraMax Mini micro plate reader is the only model that will meet the agencies’ needs.

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_SpecificationsSalientChar_1174272.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/b0de85b5d5264500928017dea5c3bdca/download)

## Publications

- September 11, 2026: Solicitation, due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 9444740571e64e6e9bd4e2da41b2b566. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9444740571e64e6e9bd4e2da41b2b566/view

## Points of contact

- Kyle Link, kyle.link@usda.gov

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