Handheld XRF Analyzer

The USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, is seeking quotations from small‑business vendors for one (1) portable, hand‑held X‑Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer to perform in‑situ elemental analysis of soils, mine waste, and lead‑based paint screening. The instrument must meet weight, battery‑life, and safety requirements, include necessary accessories for immediate field use, and be delivered within 60 calendar days of award. This is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ with a maximum dollar value below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($350 k). • Quantity: 1 handheld XRF analyzer (including accessories & consumables) • Delivery location: USDA Forest Service, 1617 Cole Blvd. Bldg. 17, Lakewood, CO 80401 • Submission deadline: 11 Sep 2026, 1600 MT (electronic) • Questions due: 4 Sep 2026, 1600 MT • NAICS: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing • Small‑business set‑aside – only firms ≤1,000 employees may submit • Required performance: ≥8‑hour battery life, ≈3 lb weight, lead‑paint indicator‑level screening, standard safety documentation.