SAM #12639526Q0293

USDA APHIS Solicits Automated Gram Stain Machine for Laboratory Use

USDA APHIS is seeking to procure an automated Gram Stain Machine for laboratory use at its Veterinary Services, National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, IA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Veterinary Services, National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) - Products Requested: - Automated Gram Stain Machine (1 unit) - Must feature a 12-slide carousel, rapid cycle time (6-8 minutes), touch screen controls, reagent and waste monitoring, and be made in the USA - Includes user manual, empty bottle set (2), waste bottle with level detect, waste tubing, nozzle cleaning solution, Gram stain reagents set, preventive maintenance kit, and miscellaneous required items - All parts must be new, approved, and traceable to the OEM; Certificate of Conformance required - Unique Requirements: - Delivery within 60 days of contract award - Reagents must have an 18-month shelf life - Instrument must provide traceability for reagents, specimens, and users, with administrator password protection - Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and technical evaluation criteria - Made in USA requirement - No specific OEMs or brands are named, but the machine must be traceable to the manufacturer - NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) applies - Small business set-aside - Estimated contract value likely in the $20,000–$50,000 range based on typical market pricing for similar laboratory equipment

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 12639526Q0293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Gram Stain Machine

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. 

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