This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items for the replacement of three existing Norlake control panels and temperature charting systems. The acquisition is a total small business set aside. The contractor shall provide all professional services, labor, and equipment for a turnkey replacement. New control panels must be compatible with existing mounting footprints and meet specific scientific precision, monitoring, alarming, charting data, and operating range requirements. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on price and technical capability. Quotes must include vendor details, technical documentation, pricing, and estimated lead time. Questions regarding the RFQ are due by April 6th, 2026, and quotes are due by April 5:00 p. m. et, April 8th, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 2nd, 2026, at 9:00 am. The place of performance is the USDA ARS University of Georgia Griffin Campus.
The bid notice states that quotes regarding this RFQ are due to ***@***. *. *, no later than 5:00 p. m. et, April 8th, 2026. The estimated lead time and delivery date should also be provided in the quote.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on the criteria of price and technical capability. The government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
The bid notice states that this acquisition is a total small business set aside, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Offerors must provide vendor details, including their SAM. gov UEI number, and technical documentation including a meets/does not meet statement for the minimum specifications.
The bid notice states that a mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 am, Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, meeting at the parking lot at the seed processing building, 260 Stuckey Drive, Griffin, GA **** consideration will be given to claims based on a lack of knowledge of existing conditions.