Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer - RFQ
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is soliciting quotes for an Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer for the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, ND. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ). The requirement is for a specific brand and model, the Siemens ULTRAMAT/OXYMAT 6, or an exact equivalent. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work / Key Requirements
This solicitation is for the procurement of a new Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer to replace an existing unit, ensuring continuity in research. The required analyzer must be a Siemens ULTRAMAT/OXYMAT 6, manufactured by Siemens AG, or an exact equivalent. Key technical specifications include:
- Measurement of both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Double-layer detector and optical coupler with high selectivity.
- Dual-beam Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) sensors with paramagnetic alternating pressure methods.
- Specific measuring ranges for CO2 (0-1000 vpm to 0-10,000 vpm, operating range 0-1%) and O2 (0-0.5% to 0-100%, operating range 20-21%).
- Absolute linearity, 6 mm or 0.25 inch inlet/outlet connections, and RS-485, PROFIBUS, and SIPROM GA interface compatibility.
- The unit must be a 19" rack unit with a 100-120 AC, 48-68 Hz power supply. Delivery is required within 60 days of award to the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334516, 1,000 employees).
- Applicable Clauses: Includes "Buy American-Supplies" and FAR 52.222-90.
- Offer Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the quote due date.
Submission & Evaluation
This acquisition will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated first, requiring the exact brand name, make, and model specified (Siemens ULTRAMAT/OXYMAT 6). Alternate, substitute, or "equal" products will be deemed technically unacceptable without sufficient documentation to prove exact equivalence.
- Price: Total price and reasonableness will be evaluated. All line items must be priced.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact in Adobe PDF format. Required components include a completed "Attachment 3 – Quote Submission Form," acknowledgement of amendments, active SAM.gov registration (UEI and CAGE Code), and supporting documentation for the product.
Important Dates / Deadlines
- Questions Due: 72 hours prior to the quote due date.
- Quotes Due: April 24, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC.
- Published Date: April 22, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).