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How to respond — with a free templatearrow_forwardThe USDA needs a small business to develop a specialized microwave instrument for measuring reflection and transmission data without touching or destroying samples.
Key Details
The USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics laboratory needs a specialized microwave instrument that enables users to measure reflection and transmission data without touching or destroying samples. The instrument must have a small table-top frame, two probes, and a versatile sample holder. It must also have a frequency range of at least 2.5 GHz to 20 GHz, SMA cables, and software for calculating S-parameters.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
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- When and how do you bid?
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Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing
- Has done similar work for the government before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit