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

Buyer

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

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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c42da9a5b6049c59d7cc697240f6d34/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is preparing to issue a presolicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure Theileria equi and Babesia caballi test kits at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. This procurement will involve a multiple-award firm fixed-price contract for an estimated quantity of 400 test kits per year over the remaining four ordering periods of the BPA. These test kits are crucial for veterinary diagnostics and disease management in equine health. Interested small businesses are encouraged to monitor the procurement site for the forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ), which is expected to be released around January 22, 2025. For inquiries, potential bidders can contact Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov or by phone at 919-257-7535.

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    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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