Microscope Slide Scanner
Agriculture, Department of · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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- Response deadline
- May 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- May 3, 2026
- Solicitation
- 1232SA26Q0583
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Place of performance
- College Station, TX, USA
- Contracting office
- USDA ARS AFM APD · BELTSVILLE · MD
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated May 9, 2026
Description
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 1232SA26Q0583 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Microscope Slide Scanner. 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 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 � SF-1449� for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes are due on 5/15/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email. Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 5/13/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
What similar awards have paid
Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.
Typical award size
$61,622
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $28,280 and $135,953
Who has won work like this
Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.
- 1LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION12 awards$21.66M
- 2ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC.9 awards$10.00M
- 3BECKMAN COULTER, INC9 awards$7.70M
- 4GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC44 awards$5.76M
- 5SYSMEX AMERICA, INC9 awards$4.09M
- 6FEI COMPANY1 award$3.71M
- 7AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC19 awards$2.97M
- 8ILLUMINA, INC.13 awards$2.51M
Recent examples
A few of the newest similar awards in our index.
- LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.Sep 30, 2025Department of Veterans Affairs$34,880Source
- SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.Sep 30, 2025Department of Veterans Affairs$734,960Source
- WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONSep 30, 2025Department of Agriculture$3,852Source
- ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES, INC.Sep 30, 2025Department of Agriculture$307,587Source
- POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS LLCSep 30, 2025Department of Veterans Affairs$393,310Source
- PHENOMENEX, INC.Sep 30, 2025Department of Agriculture$32,186Source
Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.
Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID d1b71022a13547d8ab2fc723471d4bdf.