Eddy Jet 2W (Or Equal) Automated Spiral Plater and SphereFlash (Or Equal) Colony Counter Platform

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0320 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	03/23/26
Posted	03/13/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Peoria, IL 61604 United States

Description

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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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0320 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Eddy Jet 2W (Or Equal) and SphereFlash (Or Equal) Colony Counter Platform per specifications. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. 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. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Peoria, Illinois, has a requirement for an automated spiral plater and colony counter platform to replace existing equipment. This acquisition aims to enhance research capabilities related to the enumeration of microbial cells in solutions, which is critical for expanding markets and creating new uses for U.S. agricultural products. The contract is set aside for small business concerns. Work Details The contractor will provide the following items on a brand name or equal basis: 1. Eddy Jet 2W Automated Spiral Plater: - Capable of inoculating agar Petri plates in a spiral fashion with uniform, linear, or logarithmic dispensing. - Utilizes sterile dispensing tips to minimize cross-contamination. - Automatically aspirates microbiological samples and changes dispensing tips. - Compatible with 90 mm and 150 mm diameter Petri dishes. - Reproducibility greater than 99%. - Cycle time between sample dispensing of less than 45 seconds. - Supports spiral plating conforming to AOAC Official Methods of Analysis and ISO standards. 2. SphereFlash Colony Counter Platform: - Capable of imaging and counting various plate types in under 2 seconds. - Allows for adding/removing colonies from image analysis and defining exclusion zones within counts. - Automatic calibration and verification capabilities. - Reads Petri plates of diameters 60 mm, 90 mm, and 100 mm. - Saves results in a report table and retains original plate images along with counting algorithm settings. Place of Performance Delivery location is not explicitly stated but is implied to be at the USDA ARS facility in Peoria, Illinois.

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