Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay (Pullman, WA)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0253
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Animal Disease Research Unit in Pullman, Washington is seeking to procure a Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay system designed to detect antibodies to the tick-borne parasitic disease caused by Babesia bovis. The solicitation requires contractors to develop and deliver 100 assay prototypes in dipstick or cassette format with lateral flow design, along with 3 screening services. The prototypes must undergo comprehensive research and development including screening government-furnished samples, developing and testing assay materials, and optimizing the immunoassay performance. The government will evaluate submissions using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring contractors to demonstrate technical capability and provide detailed pricing information. Quotes must be submitted electronically to spencer.hamilton@usda.gov by 12:00 p.m. EST on July 2, 2025, with delivery required within 90 days after order receipt.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract structure includes two Contract Line Items (CLINs) with no pricing disclosed in the public notice, though contractors must provide complete pricing information in their quotes. The assay prototypes require a desired 12-month shelf life and must be delivered to the USDA ARS Animal Disease Research Unit facility at 3003 ADBF in Pullman, Washington. Additionally, the selected vendor must obtain mandatory USDA CVB licensure and may be required to provide training support via email communications as part of the contract performance requirements.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0253 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 325413 the small business size standard is 1,250.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Price
0001 Assay Prototypes 100 EA $ - $ -
0002 Screening 3 EA $ - $ -
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal Disease Research Unit (ADRU) in Pullman, WA has a requirement for a Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay for the purpose of detecting antibodies to the tick-borne parasitic disease caused by Babesia bovis.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery: 90 days after receipt of order.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
ADRU 3003 ADBF
Pullman, WA 99164-6630
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 12:00 p.m. EST on July 2, 2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
spencer.hamilton@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf | ||
| RFQ_1232SA25Q0253_clauses and provisions.pdf |
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