This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service has a requirement for ELISA Kits for use in the detection of prior Influenza infection in swine via Nucleoprotein (NP) antibody per the attached Specifications. In accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 5 and 12, this Request for Quotes (RFQ), number 1232SA25Q0335, is available through electronic commerce via the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type.
Delivery to: USDA/ARS 1920 Dayton Avenue, Bldg. 24, Ames, IA 50010.
Item: ELISA Kits - Brand Name or Equal (see specifications)
To be considered for award, vendors must provide a quote on company letterhead (or similar markings, clearly identifying vendor name and address) with the subject solicitation number detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Vendors must provide pricing for each line item. Failure to provide all information may result in a quote being determined as non-responsive without discussion. All responsible sources who submit a timely and complete quote will be considered for award.
This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are FREE, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than Monday, September 1, 2025 4:00PM CST. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to melissa.santos@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
