Synbiosis ProtoCOL 3 Plus HD

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services seeks one unit of a Synbiosis ProtoCOL 3 Plus HD automatic colony-forming unit (CFU) colony reader, with quotations due August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time and questions due August 24, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only authorized resellers or dealers of the product will be considered.

Place of performance is Ames, Iowa. The instrument must be delivered as a complete package within 90 days of order receipt, F.O.B. destination to USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The equipment must detect colonies as small as 43 microns, read plate sizes from 30 mm to 150 mm in diameter, accommodate multiple plate types (pour plates, spiral plates, antibiotic susceptibility tests), feature a 5 megapixel integrated camera and integrated PC, operate in a standalone environment without internet connectivity, and require no software subscription. If contractor personnel are needed for installation under warranty, they must meet security screening requirements to access the NCAH campus. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); the small business size standard is 1,000 or fewer employees. The PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Evaluation is based on price (lowest priced, technically acceptable offer receives preference), technical acceptability (must be the exact brand name and model from the Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM-approved source, new condition only, with manufacturer documentation), and past performance (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable ratings). The Government anticipates one firm-fixed-price award. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer date. Questions should be directed to Megan Allaire at Megan.Allaire@usda.gov.