Tecan Fluent 480 & 780 Machines
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12639525SS1146861
- Agency
-
Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- Manhattan, Kansas 66502, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is conducting market research for the procurement of five Tecan Fluent Robotic machines, specifically models 480 and 780, or equivalent products for their National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. These specialized analytical laboratory instruments will be used for various diagnostic testing functions including sample preparation, PCR mastermix preparation, serological assays, and sequencing preparation for Veterinary Services and National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The agency is considering a firm-fixed-price contract structure and requires vendors to demonstrate capability to provide machines that can process 96 samples simultaneously, handle various tube sizes, perform barcode scanning and pipetting functions, and operate within HEPA-filtered cabinets. Interested vendors must submit electronic responses by August 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET to Kathleen.melby@usda.gov, including business information, SAM.gov registration with UEI code, detailed capability statements addressing technical specifications, and product country of origin. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this sources sought notice, the government has indicated a preference for domestic sources in future solicitations. The requirement calls for delivery of five robotic machines within 90 days of contract award, with installation required at the USDA APHIS facility in Manhattan, Kansas. Vendors must coordinate with the technical point of contact and comply with facility security policies during installation. The machines will support critical diagnostic capabilities for veterinary services, representing a significant technology acquisition for the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility's laboratory operations.
Notice text
This is a source’s sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested sources capable of providing Tecan Fluent Robotic 480 and 780 Machines Brand Name or equal. The USDA APHIS is considering awarding a FFP type contract. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS code is 1000 employees for determination of small business status. Product Service Code is 6630. The specifications for the product are as follows.
Specifications:
Tecan Fluent Robotic 480 and 780 Machines Brand Name or equal (see attached)
There is no solicitation currently. Responses will be used to determine the procurement method for this requirement. Please note that preference will be given to domestic sources in any future solicitations. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information:
1) Business name and contact information
2) Business size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code
3) Capability statements addressing the technical information in sufficient detail to determine product compliance with the Government requirements. This may include product literature or other documents, if necessary.
4) Product Country of Origin.
Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Interested parties who provide this product in accordance with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than August 4, 2025 at 3pm ET. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Kathy Melby at Kathleen.melby@usda.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought Attachment.docx | DOCX document |
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