Opportunity
SAM #12639526Q0077
USDA APHIS Procurement of TubeWriter 400 Units with Installation, Training, and Trade-In
Buyer
APHIS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 17, 2026
Identifier
12639526Q0077
NAICS
423690, 334118, 423450, 541519
This opportunity involves the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeking quotations for advanced laboratory tube labeling equipment and related services for its National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Veterinary Services National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) - OEMs and Vendors: - TubeWriter, LLC (OEM for TubeWriter 400 and 360) - Products and Quantities: - Three (3) TubeWriter 400 units (Part Number: TW-400A) - Trade-in of three (3) TubeWriter 360 units - Installation and training for three (3) TubeWriter 400 units - One-year ink subscription for three (3) TubeWriter 400 units - Platinum service plan for three (3) TubeWriter 400 units - Barcoding firmware and software upgrade for TubeWriter 400 - Associated travel for installation and training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand-name only: Only TubeWriter 400 units are acceptable; no substitutes - All items must be new, not refurbished - Includes installation, training, and a one-year ink subscription - Platinum service plan required for each unit - Trade-in of existing TubeWriter 360 units is part of the procurement - Delivery required within 60 days of award (early delivery accepted) - Evaluation based on technical acceptability, price fairness, and past performance - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Place of Performance and Delivery: - USDA APHIS Veterinary Services National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 - Contracting office and delivery location: USDA APHIS, 250 Marquette Ave Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12639526Q0077 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 3 TubeWriter 400’s with 3 Tubewriter 360 trade-in’s.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334118 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.