USDA Forest Service Region 1 - AGDIA Isothermal Flourometer
ID: 1284LM24Q0070Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF - USDA Forest Service Region 1 is seeking a portable isothermal fluorometer manufactured by Agdia, Inc. The fluorometer is used for reading reagents specific to quagga and zebra mussel eDNA detection from multiple reagent manufacturers. It is portable for field use with a 12V power supply and a battery life of up to six hours. The unit must allow outdoor use but does not need to be stored outside or waterproof. Interested parties should refer to the attached solicitation document for submission instructions, description, and delivery details. Any questions should be directed to Shavaughn.Clemons@usda.gov by April 24, 2024.

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