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BioReactor Bags 50L & 200L for Biostat STR Bag Holders (Name Brand or Equal)

ID: 1232SA25Q0940 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: Sept. 22, 2025, 9:57 a.m. EDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Bio-defense Agricultural Facility (NBAF), Biologics Development Module (BDM) in Manhattan, KS requires BioReactor Bags 50L & 200L (Name Brand or Equal) for a Biostat STR Bag Holders.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The reference number for this acquisition is 1232SA25Q0940 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 (effective 08 July 2025).

This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. The Produce Service Code is 6640 Lab Equipment and Supplies; NAICS for this procurement is: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturer, Size Standard is 1,000.

Communication Regarding this Solicitation:

The vendor shall submit a quote via email to david.tibbs@usda.gov with a subject line of Quote: 1232SA25Q0940 , for receipt no later than 10:00 am EDT, Wednesday, 24 September 2025. Only those quotes received by this date and time will be considered for award. Submission of the quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Quotes must include the following items:
1. The company name
2. POC Name, email address, telephone number
3. RFQ number
4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
5. Quotes should include a firm fixed price (FFP) format for all items requested inclusive of all freight/delivery/installation.
6. Quotes should contain enough information for the requiring agency to make a proper determination on technical acceptability. Quote should address the elements of the Specifications (Attachment 1) and terms and conditions.

EVALUATION: The ordering agency intends to make an award based upon the vendor quote that meets all technical requirements and is the most advantageous price (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable).
Quotes are requested to be sent electronically to David.Tibbs@usda.gov NLT 10:00 AM EDT, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Any questions concerning this solicitation must be directed to David.Tibbs@usda.gov prior to the closing date established above.

The anticipated award date is Friday, September 26, 2025.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Posted: Sept. 18, 2025, 9:48 a.m. EDT
Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Bio-defense Agricultural Facility (NBAF), Biologics Development Module (BDM) in Manhattan, KS is seeking to procure BioReactor Bags 50L & 200L (Name Brand or Equal) for use with Biostat STR Bag Holders.

This acquisition is part of the USDA's mission to enhance agricultural bio-defense capabilities and ensure the availability of necessary laboratory equipment.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of the following items:
1. BioReactor Bags - Sartorius Flexsafe STR 50L bags: Quantity 2
2. BioReactor Bags - Sartorius Flexsafe STR 200L bags: Quantity 2

Quotes must include a firm fixed price format for all items requested, inclusive of all freight, delivery, and installation costs. Vendors must provide sufficient information for the agency to determine technical acceptability based on the specifications outlined in Attachment 1.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 45 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance
USDA, ARS, NBAF, BDM, 1200 Kretschmer Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT (original: Sept. 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT) Due in 0 Days
Posted
Sept. 18, 2025, 9:48 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 22, 2025, 9:57 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66502 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Agricultural Research Service. 81% of obligations for similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service were awarded full & open.
On 9/18/25 Agricultural Research Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA25Q0940 for BioReactor Bags 50L & 200L for Biostat STR Bag Holders (Name Brand or Equal) due 9/24/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
David Tibbs   Profile
Phone
(816) 412-5270

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-1232SA
Source Organization Code
500022476
Last Updated
Sept. 22, 2025
Last Updated By
david.tibbs@usda.gov
Archive Date
Oct. 9, 2025