BPA for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi test kits at NVSL Ames, IA
ID: 12639524Q0063Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

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/8de1fe158725474e92c169629bb31731/view
Timeline
    Description

    Presolicitation notice from the Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, for a multiple-award firm fixed-price, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) commercial supply contract to obtain Theileria equi and Babesia caballi test kits. The test kits are used for in vitro diagnostic purposes and are typically used to detect and diagnose Theileria equi and Babesia caballi infections in animals. The BPA will be for 5 years with an estimated quantity of 400 test kits per year. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and will be issued on or about 01/19/2024. Interested parties should monitor the site for the solicitation and amendments. For more information, contact Mario Garcia, Contract Specialist, at mario.garcia2@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
    Files
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    12639524Q0063 0001.pdf
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