Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Instrument

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service on behalf of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for the purchase of a Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Instrument.

• The primary deliverable is a Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Instrument.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.

• The solicitation number is 20341426Q00033.

• The offer due date is July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, but the "Basis for Award" section indicates award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• Attachments 1 (Salient Characteristics) and 2 (Section 508) are referenced but not provided in the OCR text.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically for the purchase of a Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Instrument. The procurement is being conducted by the Fiscal Service on behalf of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

• The solicitation requires vendors to provide quotes for a Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Instrument.

• Quotes must include features and specifications in accordance with the attached salient characteristics (not provided in this document).

• Vendors must provide an all-inclusive firm fixed price.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable quote.

• Technical acceptability will be determined by comparing quotations with the requirements of the solicitation.

• Quotes must include the following pricing information:

  1. Complete price quote with unit and extended price for each item.
  2. Point of Contact, Phone, and Email.
  3. UEI #.
  4. Payment Terms/Discount Terms.
  5. Invoice Terms.
  6. Place of Manufacture.

• Questions due no later than June 24, 2026 @ 12PM EST.

• Proposals (quotes) due no later than July 1, 2026 @ 12PM EST.

• Submit questions and quotes to Attn: HC/HJ Capillary Electrophoresis Instrument RFQ.

No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in this document.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
• Additional discounts are requested.
• Delivery Location: BELTSVILLE MD 20705.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act," outlines the accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies. It serves as a guide for offerors to understand and meet Section 508 compliance standards.

• E201 Application: States that all procured ICT must conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
• E208 Support Documentation and Services: Requires that any support documentation or services for ICT must also conform to Chapter 6 requirements.
• E302 Functional Performance Criteria: Details specific accessibility criteria related to vision, hearing, speech, manipulation, reach, strength, and cognitive/learning abilities.
• Instructions to Offerors: Requires offerors to provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each ICT item using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Version 2.1 or later. The ACR must detail how the ICT meets applicable Section 508 requirements, with explanations for any "Not Applicable" responses and descriptions of evaluation methods.
• Acceptance Criteria: The government reserves the right to test ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims and may require remediation if claims are inaccurate.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the mandatory accessibility standards that the procured ICT must meet. Offerors must prepare and submit an ACR using the VPAT, detailing their product's compliance. Failure to meet these requirements or accurately report conformance may impact award decisions and acceptance of delivered items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics," outlines the specific technical requirements and characteristics for a Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) instrument that the Beverage Alcohol Laboratory (BAL) is interested in purchasing. It details the capabilities the instrument must possess to support BAL's existing test methods and potential future applications.

• Objective: To procure a CE instrument capable of determining organic acids in alcoholic beverages (wine, malt beverages, distilled spirits) for standard of identity, product integrity, and sampling programs. Potential to expand to determine sugars and cyanide.
• Method Parameters: Specifies the organic acids to be analyzed: Tartaric Acid, Acetic Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Succinic Acid, and Fumaric Acid.
• Instrument Specifications: Details requirements for pressure systems, safety features, injection modes, autosampler/fraction collector, replenishment, vials, capillary cassette, detector (UV-Visible diode-array, 190-600 nm), raw data channels, diagnostic functions, system control (WindowsXP compatible GUI), and electrophoresis power.
• Acquisition Requirements: The winning proposal must meet all specified conditions and include a CPU with monitor and printer, familiarization at installation, method consulting on site, an Organic Acids Kit, and the ability to add multiple detectors in the future.

This document serves as a critical technical specification for potential bidders. It defines the essential performance criteria, components, and functionalities required for the CE instrument. Bidders must ensure their proposed instrument meets or exceeds these salient characteristics to be considered compliant. The acquisition requirements also specify additional items and services that must be included in the proposal.