Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0384
USDA Solicitation: Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay Prototypes for Tick-Borne Bovine Parasites
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
April 13, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0384
NAICS
325413, 541715, 325414
This opportunity from the USDA Animal Disease Research Unit at Washington State University seeks small business vendors for the development and manufacturing of qualitative lateral flow immunoassay prototypes targeting tick-borne bovine parasites. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal Disease Research Unit (ADRU) at Washington State University - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified small businesses with USDA CVB licensure - Products/Services Requested: - 100 qualitative lateral flow immunoassay prototypes - Detect antibodies against Babesia bovis, Anaplasma marginale, and Theileria equi/haneyi - Dipstick or cassette format, single packaging, qualitative, visually labeled - Minimum 12-month shelf life; stored/shipped at room temperature or lower - Incidental research and development services - Screening/evaluation of government-furnished samples - Development, testing, and optimization of assay materials - Reporting and shipping of prototypes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) licensure required - Vendors must demonstrate technical capability and relevant experience - Total small business set-aside; compliance with Buy American provisions - Firm-fixed price contract; best value award based on technical and price factors - Place of Performance/Delivery: - USDA Animal Disease Research Unit, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Description
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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0384 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay Manufacturing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325413 The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.