# Gram Stain Machine

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12639526q0293

- Solicitation number: 12639526Q0293
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Contracting office: MRPBS Minneapolis MN (126395)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: September 3, 2026
- Last posted: September 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2888fc522d64bc683507f24926fff59/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 12639526Q0293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Gram Stain Machine This acquisition is 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 a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Publications

- September 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice f2888fc522d64bc683507f24926fff59. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2888fc522d64bc683507f24926fff59/view

## Points of contact

- Kathy Melby, kathleen.melby@usda.gov

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