SAM #1232SA26Q1092

USDA ARS Solicitation for ProteinSimple Leo System Automated Immuno Assay Platform

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure an Automated Immuno Assay Platform for high-throughput protein detection and characterization for its Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research Unit in College Station, TX. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Offices: Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research Unit; SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP - OEMs and Vendors: - ProteinSimple (manufacturer of the Leo System) - Products/Services Requested: - Automated Immuno Assay Platform for High-throughput Protein Detection and Characterization - ProteinSimple Leo System (Part Number: 004-550) - Quantity: 1 - Must include computer and software - Capable of processing 90-100 samples per run - Supports chemiluminescence and fluorescence detection - 3-4 log dynamic range, low sample input (<5ul), assay completion in <5 hours - Allows re-probing - Installation and Training Services - Installation of instrument, computer, and software - On-site training immediately after installation - One year of phone and virtual meeting support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal to ProteinSimple Leo System; new, OEM-manufactured equipment only - Full automation of immunoblotting steps - Delivery and installation required within 60-70 days of award - One year of technical support included - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 - Delivery location: College Station, TX

Description

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 1232SA26Q1092 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an Automated Immuno Assay Platform for High-throughput Protein Detection.

This acquisition  is 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 a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for Automated Immuno Assay Platform for High-throughput Protein Detection in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.

SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required Automated Immuno Assay Platform for High-throughput Protein Detection. Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 14, 2026.

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