US-FED-00000395240 - Versatile Compound Upright Microscope and Supporting Accessories - Deadline September 28,2026

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE (FAR 12.2011(c)(2))Presolicitation NoticeAgency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Office: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)Program: Agriculture Research Service (ARS)Notice Type: PresolicitationFAR Authority: FAR 12.2011(c)(2) Simplified ProceduresNAICS: 334516– Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingPSC: 6640– Laboratory Equipment and Supplies1. Description of RequirementFSIS intends to solicit quotations directly from suppliers for one (1) Versatile Compound Upright Microscope and supporting accessories. The acquisition will be conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and simplified acquisition procedures.This purchase is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and therefore qualifies for the streamlined posting and solicitation process described at FAR 12.2011(c)(2).2. Method of Solicitation (Required by FAR 12.2011(c)(2))In accordance with FAR 12.2011(c)(2), FSIS will:Post this presolicitation notice in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE/SAM.gov).Solicit quotations directly from at least three (3) sources.Whenever practicable, seek quotes from two sources not included in the previous solicitation.A formal public RFQ will not be posted, as simplified procedures allow direct solicitation for acquisitions at or below the SAT.3. SetAside DeterminationFull and Open