Tissue dissociator/homogenizer with heater system

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area is seeking to procure a Tissue Dissociator/Homogenizer with Heater System through a full and open competitive solicitation (RFQ #12505B25Q0068). The procurement is specifically for a laboratory instrument capable of processing up to 8 tissue samples simultaneously, with capabilities for tissue homogenization and single cell/nucleus suspension preparation. The instrument must have standardized and user-defined programming options, accommodate processing tube sizes from 500uL to 10mL, and include heating/cooling functionality. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quotes due by January 20, 2025 at 23:00 ET. All quotes must be submitted in writing to Tiffany Reval via email, and must include a completed SF1449 form and recommended FAR 52.212-3 provision.

The solicitation falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of under 1,000 employees, and is not designated for any specific set-aside category. The place of performance will be the MWA National Animal Disease Center located in Ames, Iowa 50010. The contract requires delivery of one unit within 90 days after order receipt, with a performance period spanning from February 3, 2025 to May 5, 2025. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes a minimum one-year warranty for the equipment. Vendors must note that products not Made in America will require quotes to remain valid for 90 days, and there is a HUBZone price evaluation preference clause included in the solicitation.