The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to procure a SpectraMax iD3 Micro Plate Detection Platform for use in Ames, Iowa. This procurement aims to establish a firm fixed price service contract, with the platform playing a crucial role in analytical laboratory functions within veterinary services. The solicitation for this opportunity, identified as 12639524Q0234, is expected to be released on or about September 3, 2024, with quotes due by September 12, 2024. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to Margaux Nenichka at margaux.g.nenichka@usda.gov.