Opportunity
SAM #1173008
USDA APHIS Procurement of Luminex xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay Kits
Buyer
APHIS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
1173008
NAICS
334516, 325413, 325414
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), MRPBS Minneapolis MN office is seeking to procure specialized laboratory assay kits for Salmonella serotyping. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - MRPBS Minneapolis MN office - OEM Highlight: - Luminex Corporation is the sole source and manufacturer of the required assay kits - Products/Services Requested: - Luminex xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay Kit - Catalog/Part Number: AGSSA4502 - Quantity: Not specified in the notice - Description: Proprietary assay kit compatible only with the Luminex 200 instrument, used for multiplex serotyping of Salmonella - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Luminex xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay kits are compatible with the existing Luminex 200 instrument - No alternative products or OEMs are acceptable due to technology and compatibility constraints - Luminex Corporation is the only vendor mentioned and is considered the sole source for this procurement - Administrative details such as contract vehicle and procedures are excluded from this summary
Description
Presolicitation Notice
Point of contact:
Stephen Tees
2150 Centre Avenue, Building B
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Codes for services:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Description:
This procurement is for the supply of xMap Salmonella Serotyping Assay kits, manufactured by Luminex Corporation, Catalog #AGSSA4502.
RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding the contract. The anticipated award date is October 12th, 2026.
The intended source for this acquisition is Luminex Corporation 12212 Technology Boulevard, Austin, TX 78727.
Specific characteristics of Luminex’s xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay that limit competition include the use of xMAP technology utilized within the assay to serotype Salmonella by use of the Luminex Serotyping System. This instrument uses xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay, which is the only reagent that can be used in this instrument. The Luminex 200 allows for multiplex uniformity for all testing and is a unique assay to the system. Only Luminex Corporation can furnish the required supplies.
All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Stephen Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov no later than the response date of this notice. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.