Agilent 8890A (Or Equal) Gas Chromatograph

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the purchase of an Agilent 8890A Gas Chromatograph (Brand Name or Equal) or equivalent. The equipment must be equipped with specific detectors and injection ports, including a backflush capability. The government intends to award a firm fixed price requirements contract.

• One (1) Agilent 8890A Gas Chromatograph (Brand Name or Equal) or equivalent.

• Must include 2 detectors: Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) and Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector (PFPD).

• Must include 2 injection ports, each with a gas sampling injection valve and backflush capability.

• Salient characteristics for the "equal" product are detailed in Attachment 2 – Specifications.

• Delivery is required no later than 60 days after award; early deliveries are accepted.

• Items shall be shipped to USDA, ARS, 64 Nowelo St., Hilo, HI 96720.

• Award Type: Firm fixed price requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is within 60 days of award.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204.

• Technical Acceptability: Quoted products must meet or exceed salient characteristics, be clearly identified (brand name/model or "equal"), include descriptive literature, and be available for delivery within the timeframe. Failure to meet these will result in technical unacceptability.

• Past Performance: Will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable based on contractor's history.

• Offerors providing "equal" items must include descriptive literature or references showing how their product meets salient characteristics. Simply stating compliance is not sufficient.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• Key clauses include those related to commercial products/services, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, labor standards, employment eligibility verification, buy American, and DEI compliance.

• Questions are due by April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time, via email to melissa.santos@usda.gov.

• Agency protest information and procedures are outlined, including an Ombudsman Program.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (SF 1449) for the procurement of an Agilent 8890A (or Equal) Gas Chromatograph. The acquisition is being conducted by the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Department.

• The primary deliverable is an Agilent 8890A (or Equal) Gas Chromatograph.

• Detailed specifications for the equipment are provided in Attachment 2.

• The delivery timeframe is 60 days after receipt of order.

• The period of performance is from May 11, 2026, to July 11, 2026.

• The solicitation number is 232SA2600506.

• The offer due date is May 04, 2026, at 1600 CT.

• Contact for solicitation information: Melissa Santos at 504-286-4428.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside indicated.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, which are attached.

• Payment will be made by the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Department.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum specifications for a Gas Chromatograph (GC) system requested for procurement. It details the required configuration, components, and analytical capabilities needed for off-site analysis of specific chemical compounds.

• GC Model: Agilent Model 8890A, 120V.
• Detectors: One Front Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) and one Back Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector (PFPD) with dual elemental mode (Sulfur and Phosphorus).
• Injection Ports: Two split/splitless injection ports with gas sampling injection valves and backflush capability.
• Analysis: Capable of analyzing ethyl formate, methyl bromide, phosphine, and sulfuryl fluoride in air.
• Control System: A laptop computer (not desktop) for GC control and data analysis.
• Plumbing: Silcosteel sample-wetted lines.
• Software: OpenLab CDS Workstation software with GC connection option.
• Instrument Controller: HP ProBook 4 G1i laptop with specified Windows, processor, memory, storage, and display, including a 3-year on-site warranty.
• Training: On-site method development and training are required.

This document serves as a detailed technical specification for the required GC system. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds all listed specifications to be considered compliant. It is crucial for understanding the technical requirements of the opportunity and preparing a responsive proposal.