Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0805
USDA ARS Seeks Upgrade of Element Biosciences AVITI Instrument to AVITI24
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0805
NAICS
334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Kerrville, TX is seeking a contractor to upgrade an existing Element Biosciences AVITI instrument to the AVITI24 model. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Office: Kerrville, TX - OEM Highlight: - Element Biosciences is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - Upgrade package for Element Biosciences AVITI instrument (Model# 710-00413, Serial# AV252902) to AVITI24 - Includes hardware and software enhancements - Increases sequencing capacity by up to 50% - Supports multiomics applications and improved workflow - Service to perform the upgrade, including: - Replacement of computational and processing components - Installation of latest software and system updates - Performance verification workflow - Quantities and Part Numbers: - 1 x AVITI24 Upgrade Package (Part Number: 710-00413) - 1 x Upgrade Service (no part number specified) - Notable Requirements: - Upgrade must be completed within 90 days of contract award - Upgrade process to be performed in three days, with performance verification within one week - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies required - Firm-fixed price contract; prices must be held firm for 90 days from offer receipt - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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 1232SA26Q0805 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Upgrade Element Biosciences AVITI Model# 710-00413, USDA-ARS, KERRVILLE, TX.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.