BPA for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi test kits at NVSL Ames, IA

The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services is seeking multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi testing kits, specifically ELISA testing kits for use at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The solicitation aims to encourage vendors to develop and provide diagnostic test kits, with a preference for kits that are already licensed or have potential for licensing in the United States. Vendors must be listed under Licensed Veterinary Biological Product Information, and while unlicensed kits may be considered, no call orders can be placed until certification is obtained. The evaluation will prioritize kits that meet U.S. licensing requirements and can effectively test for these specific equine diseases. The solicitation will remain open until January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time or until at least two BPAs are established.

This contract opportunity is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS category 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The BPAs will consist of four ordering periods, with the first period being firm-fixed-price and subsequent periods requiring quotes when orders are placed. The estimated quantity is 400 tests per ordering period, with a total BPA ceiling of $2,000,000. The primary performance location will be Ames, Iowa, though additional locations may be considered. Diagnostic kit vendors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to provide high-quality testing solutions for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, with a focus on meeting the USDA's specific laboratory testing requirements for these equine diseases.