Maldi Biotyper System Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0856
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
-
- David Reynolds david.reynolds2@usda.gov (301) 504-3485
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a service contractor to maintain their Maldi Biotyper System at their Ames, Iowa facility through this combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0856) requires offerors to address all RFQ requirements and maintain active SAM.gov registration with completed representations under FAR 52.204-24. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to specifications and provides the most advantageous value to the government. Quotes are due September 18, 2025, with the solicitation posted on September 12, 2025, providing only six days for response preparation.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation notice. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available information, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed price arrangement. Services will be performed at the MWA Food Safety and Enteric Pathogen facility located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Ames, Iowa 50010. The solicitation references additional requirements detailed in attached documentation including a Performance Work Statement and applicable wage determination, though specific service timelines and quantities are not specified in the main solicitation notice.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0856 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 541690 and the Small Business Size Standard is $19.0M.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service at Ames, IA requires a service contract to maintain the Maldi Biotyper System. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
MWA FOOD SAFETY AND ENTERIC PATHOGE
1920 DAYTON AVENUE
P.O. BOX 70
AMES IA 50010
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 6:30 a.m. Central Time, on or before Sep 18, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to David W. Reynolds at david.reynolds2@usda.gov.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - PWS.doc | DOC document | |
| Attachment 2 - Wage Determination 2015-5157.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0856.pdf |
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