SAM #1232SA26Q0759

USDA ARS IDIQ for Element Biosciences Genome Sequencing Platforms, Consumables, and Support

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for proprietary genome sequencing instrumentation, consumables, and support services, with an estimated ceiling of $8 million. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Offices: ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP (Fort Collins, CO) and Contracting Operations Branch - OEM Highlight: - Element Biosciences, Inc. is the sole OEM and provider due to proprietary Avidite Base Chemistry technology and platform compatibility - Products and Solutions Requested: - Genome sequencing platforms: Aviti, Aviti24, and Vitari systems - Major hardware: Element AVITI24 System (880-00004), AVITI System (880-00001), AVITI System LT (880-00003), VITARI System (880-00007) - Upgrade kits: AVITI24 Upgrade Kit (895-00060), Full Aviti Upgrade (100-00002), Individually Addressable Lanes Enablement (100-00001) - Sequencing kits and consumables: Multiple AVITI and Trinity sequencing kits (e.g., 860-00018, 860-00020, 860-00046), Teton cytoprofiling kits, library prep kits (e.g., Elevate Enzymatic Library Prep Kit 830-00009) - Control libraries and custom primers: PhiX Control Library (830-00004, 830-00017), Custom Primer Sets (820-00038, 820-00009) - Cytoprofiling and cell culture consumables: Teton Slide Kits, Protein Panel Kits, Cell Paint Probe Kits - Support and Service Plans: - Annual service plans for AVITI24, AVITI, and VITARI platforms (PLUS and BASIC levels, 12-month coverage) - Installation, operational, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Element Biosciences products are compatible due to proprietary chemistry and technology - All items must be priced as listed in the official price list - Contract is not set aside for small businesses and is open to all responsible sources - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies is required - Estimated Contract Value: - $100 minimum order, up to $8,000,000 ceiling over five years - Period of Performance: - Five-year ordering period with possible six-month extension; annual service plans for support

Description

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  

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 1232SA26Q0759 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for genome sequencing instrumentation, supplies, and support.

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code if 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.

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