Evident BX53 Clinical Microscope

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center requires an Evident BX53 Clinical Microscope with camera system for Biosafety Level 2 work on Chronic Wasting Disease cases. This procurement represents a one-time purchase order that will be delivered FOB Destination to Fort Collins, Colorado. The agency is seeking either the brand name Evident BX53 Clinical Microscope or an equal alternative that meets the same specifications for clinical microscopy work in their wildlife disease research facility. The solicitation and related procurement documents will be made available on sam.gov on or about August 26, 2025. Interested parties must monitor the sam.gov website for the full solicitation and any amendments, with questions directed to Contracting Officer Amanda Barbosa at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov by the September 1, 2025 due date.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under PSC category 6650 for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories, indicating the specialized nature of the microscopy equipment required. The requirement represents a single unit purchase rather than a multi-year contract or bulk quantity procurement. The timeline appears compressed with only approximately one week between the expected solicitation release date and the September 1, 2025 response deadline.