Monoclonal Antibody production
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0007
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Katelyn Nelson katelyn.nelson@usda.gov (301) 837-8754
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for monoclonal antibody production targeting US H5 HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) through Request for Quote 1232SA26Q0007. The procurement seeks the development of monoclonal antibodies specific to two antigens containing influenza A clade 2.3.4.4b lineage H5 hemagglutinin protein for use in diagnostic assays for HPAI surveillance. Vendors must submit quotes electronically to Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov by November 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time, and questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by November 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing both technical acceptance based on compliance with the Performance Work Statement and price considerations. Key submission requirements include a detailed price breakdown with shipping costs and descriptive literature demonstrating that quoted services meet all Statement of Work requirements, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity ID.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and is classified as a firm-fixed price contract under NAICS code 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The deliverables include a total of 4 mg of purified monoclonal antibodies (1 mg from each of two clones for each of two antigens) and four vials of viable hybridomas, with the vendor required to produce at least two monoclonal antibodies for each provided antigen. The period of performance runs from November 17, 2025, to May 17, 2026, with work to be conducted at the US National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia 30605. The government will inspect and accept all supplies at the destination, and invoicing and payment will be processed electronically. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice.
Notice text
This is a Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 8.4, 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. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0007 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)) with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
USDA, ARS, EEAVD
934 College Station Rd.
Athens, GA 30605
Is looking for procurement of the Monoclonal antibody production for US H5 HPAI which fits with the associated Statement of Work.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Each quote must show a breakdown giving price of each element, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the quoted services meet all parts of the Statement of Work.
Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the RFQ and specifications using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR 8.405 considering two major areas: technical acceptance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 8.405. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).
The Technical aspects will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the minimum standards in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposals will be evaluated started at the lowest price first. If the lowest is not acceptable then the next lowest will be evaluated.
Technically Acceptable; Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the PWS.
Technically Unacceptable; Quote does not meet the minimum requirements of the PWS.
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov.
NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are in the attached document titled Service Provisions 1160845.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A UEI (Unique Entity ID) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than Friday November 7, 2025, by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation 1232SA26Q0007 Narrative.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Package 1232SA26Q0007.pdf |
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