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ID: 1160729 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

The scope of this work is to purchase an annual preventative maintenance service agreement for the diagnostic equipment at the Dorado Lab in Puerto Rico. This service includes onsite visits from technicians, inspection and replacement of specific parts of the equipment that wear out or are broken with some exceptions. As well as to provide customer service when there are issues with the instruments that result in delays or work stoppages.

The service is for the following instruments:

One (1) Bio Tek 50TS Plate Washer S/N: 21071518

One (1) Bio Tek 800TS Reader S/N: 21061529

One (1) Sorvall X4R-Pro S/N: 42839486

One (1) 7500 Fast S/N: 225013061

One (1) Kingfisher Duo S/N: 706-81235

One (1) VWR Microplate shaker S/N 8851550

One (1) Countertop freezer 1.1 cu

One (1) Heratherm Incubator S/N: 42845417

One (1) Biosafety cabinet 1300 S/N: 300492915

One (1) Mega Pure S/N: 676980926388

One (1) Gentle MACS S/N: 911

One (1) Sorvall X Pro S/N: 42819791

One (1) Practum 5101-1S S/N: 43908583

One (1) Biological Safety Cabinet S/N 300653944

One (1) Thermo Fisher -80 ULT Freezer S/N 556954

One (1) TSX Lab Refrigerator S/N 1152661201250711

One (1) TSX -20 Manual Defrost Freezer S/N: 1152464501250416

Two (2) TSX Lab Refrigerators S/N: 1152491501250428 & S/N 115251030125501

Two (2) Air Clean 600 PCR S/N: AC632LFUVC-40458 & S/N: AC632LFUVC-53509

Two (2) Kingfisher Flex 96 S/N: 711-8G0350 & S/N: 711-8GF00457

Two (2) Quantstudio 5 S/N: 272513348 & S/N: 272513839

RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding this contract. The anticipated award date is February 6, 2026.

The intended source for this acquisition is BioAnalytical Instruments.

The proposed contractor, BioAnalytical Instruments is the only company within Puerto Rico that is capable of providing the service maintenance and/or calibration on the equipment under the warranty terms.

All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Kathy Melby at Kathleen.melby@usda.gov no later than the response date of this notice. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.

Background
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to procure an annual preventative maintenance service agreement for diagnostic equipment located at the Dorado Lab in Puerto Rico.

This contract aims to ensure the operational efficiency of critical laboratory instruments used in veterinary services, particularly in response to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The proposed contractor, BioAnalytical Instruments, is identified as the only capable provider for this service within Puerto Rico, given their unique qualifications and proximity to the equipment.

Work Details
The contractor will provide annual preventative maintenance services which include: onsite visits from technicians, inspection and replacement of specific parts that wear out or are broken (with some exceptions), and customer service support for issues that may cause delays or work stoppages.

The specific instruments covered under this service agreement include:
- One Bio Tek 50TS Plate Washer
- One Bio Tek 800TS Reader
- One Sorvall X4R-Pro
- One 7500 Fast
- One Kingfisher Duo
- One VWR Microplate shaker
- One Countertop freezer (1.1 cu)
- One Heratherm Incubator
- One Biosafety cabinet 1300
- One Mega Pure
- One Gentle MACS
- One Sorvall X Pro
- One Practum 5101-1S
- One Biological Safety Cabinet
- One Thermo Fisher -80 ULT Freezer
- Two TSX Lab Refrigerators (various models)
- Two Air Clean 600 PCR units
- Two Kingfisher Flex 96 units
- Two Quantstudio 5 units.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is anticipated to begin following the award date on February 6, 2026.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Dorado Lab located in Puerto Rico.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 26, 2026, 12:40 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Dorado, IA 50010 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
64%
On 1/26/26 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services issued Presolicitation 1160729 for BioAnalytical Service Contract due 2/5/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811210 and PSC J066.
Primary Contact
Name
Kathy Melby   Profile
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE > USDA APHIS MRPBS
FPDS Organization Code
12K3-6395
Source Organization Code
500025532
Last Updated
Feb. 20, 2026
Last Updated By
kathleen.melby@usda.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 20, 2026