Level 2 and Level 3 mobile bio-containment laboratory

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is conducting market research for a potential acquisition of Level 2 and Level 3 mobile bio-containment laboratories. This sources sought notice aims to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing these specialized mobile laboratory units that would provide the government with portable bio-containment capabilities. Interested manufacturers must provide their business name and point of contact, business size and capability statement, and GSA contract number if applicable. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses to this market research notice are due by August 20, 2025, giving potential vendors only five days from the posting date to submit their information.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified businesses regardless of socioeconomic status. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify potential award values or budget ranges for the future procurement. No specific quantities of mobile laboratories are mentioned in the sources sought notice, nor are there details about delivery timelines or performance periods. The brief timeframe for responses suggests this is preliminary market research to gauge industry capability and interest before developing a formal solicitation. The combination of bio-containment requirements with mobile laboratory specifications indicates a specialized procurement that will likely require vendors with unique technical expertise in both laboratory design and mobile unit manufacturing.