BPA for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi test kits at NVSL Ames, IA
ID: 12639525Q0051Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5bd2105e20b418d9da9b8bf06c44d6d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure diagnostic test kits for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The BPA aims to ensure the availability of these essential diagnostic tools to support livestock disease control efforts, with a total ceiling of $2 million for all orders over the contract period from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2029. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit quotations by January 22, 2026, detailing their pricing, qualifications, and compliance with regulatory requirements, with evaluations based on price, technical capability, and past performance. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov or by phone at 919-257-7535.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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    12639525Q0051.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) is soliciting proposals for the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on the procurement of diagnostic test kits for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. The contract will cover multiple order periods, beginning February 1, 2024, and running through January 31, 2029, with a ceiling of $2 million for all BPA orders. Interested vendors must submit quotations by January 22, 2026, detailing their prices and relevant qualifications, including a statement of capability, references, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The solicitation emphasizes a preference for diagnostic kits that are licensed for use in the U.S. The evaluation process will assess price, technical capability, and past performance, with awards potentially being made before the solicitation closes if vendors meet requirements early. The document outlines delivery, invoicing, and payment procedures, along with compliance expectations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Overall, this solicitation aims to ensure availability and timely acquisition of necessary testing kits to support livestock disease control efforts.
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