Award - USDA-MWA - Cell Analyzer
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) awarded a contract to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES, INC. for a Cytek Guava Muse Cell Analyzer. The contract, numbered 1232SA24P0049, is valued at $22,003.00 and was awarded on September 11, 2024. This Award Notice provides details on the procurement of the cell analyzer equipment by the ARS.
1232SA24P0049 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
9/11/24, 9:27 AM Notice of Intent - USDA-MWA - Cell Analyzer
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center (MWA-NADC) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. for the procurement of a Cytek Guava Muse cell analyzer. The NAICS code for this project is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the public that the MWA-NADC intends to sole source this requirement to Cytek Biosciences, as the Cytek Guava Muse cell analyzer is the only instrument that meets the research requirements of the agency. The anticipated award date is September 6, 2024, with a delivery timeline of 60 days. While this is an informational notice only, vendors who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit written documentation to the point of contact. However, the government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received.
Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
9/4/24, 10:10 AM USDA-MWA - Cell Analyzer
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to identify potential qualified sources for a cell analyzer that allows enumeration of viable cells and enumeration of specific single cell populations based on fluorescence labeling. The key requirements include the use of laser-based fluorescence detection, the ability to detect multiple fluorescent colors, rapid processing time, and portability for use in a biosafety cabinet. The vendor must provide one-step reagents for cell enumeration and viability. Technical acceptability is more important than price, and the complete system and assay kit must be delivered within 60 days of award.
This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a solicitation announcement or request for proposal. There is no set-aside, and no award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to determine if there are adequate small business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available who meet the specified criteria. Responses will be used to decide whether to limit competition or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation.
1232SA24Q0162 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
8/27/24, 9:27 AM