USDA-PPPSRU Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1303
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks one unit of an Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System (Vitek 2 Compact PRO 15 by Biomerieux Inc., or equivalent), with quotations due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. This is an unrestricted acquisition with no small-business set-aside; all responsible sources may submit.
Place of performance is Fayetteville, Arkansas at the University of Arkansas Poultry Science Production and Product facility. Delivery is required by September 30, 2026, with performance running August 20 through September 30.
The system must perform fully automated microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing for Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and related organisms, with species-level identification capability using automated colorimetric, fluorometric, turbidimetric, or equivalent validated technology. The platform must incorporate automated incubation, reading, interpretation, and reporting; expert-rules-based result interpretation; integrated software with data storage and retrieval; LIS/HIS compatibility; barcode capability; and computer-based graphical user interface. The benchtop-sized instrument must utilize a closed or minimized reagent-handling system suitable for standard laboratory environments. Deliverables include the main instrument, starter consumables and reagent kit, required software licenses, computer/workstation if required, installation and commissioning, comprehensive warranty, user and service manuals, operator training, remote and onsite technical support, preventive maintenance, standard accessories and cables, and calibration and validation documents. Spare parts must be available for a minimum of five years.
Quotations must be firm fixed-price, valid for 60 days following receipt, submitted on company letterhead via email, and include the place of manufacture and Sam.gov Unique Entity ID. Award will be made on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis. Questions are due August 18 at 12:00 PM EST. NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1303 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of this solicitation and Attachment 1 – Specifications (Brand Name Biomerieux Inc. - Vitek 2 Compact PRO 15 or Equal).
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
**See Attachment 1232SA26Q1303 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.**
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1232SA26Q1303.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications-Salient Characteristics - 1232SA26Q1303.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-PPPSRU Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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