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Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay Manufacturing

ID: 1232SA26Q0384 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: April 8, 2026, 2:25 p.m. EDT

Response date extended until 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time on Monday, April 20, 2026.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0384 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay Manufacturing.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325413 The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Posted: April 3, 2026, 9:21 a.m. EDT
Background
This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0384, is issued by the USDA for the purpose of acquiring qualitative lateral flow immunoassay manufacturing. The agency's mission is to enhance animal health and disease research, specifically targeting tick-borne bovine blood parasites.

The goal of this contract is to develop and manufacture a lateral flow immunoassay that can detect antibodies against these parasites, which are critical for the USDA’s Animal Disease Research Unit.

Work Details
The contract requires the development and manufacturing of one qualitative lateral flow immunoassay, producing 100 prototypes. The prototypes must meet the following specifications:
1. Ability to provide examples of successful lateral flow development for detecting blood/plasma antibodies in response to infection with a pathogen.
2. Format: dipstick or cassette.
3. Single packaging.
4. Qualitative format with a visual label.
5. Desired shelf life of at least 12 months.
6. Must be stored and shipped at room temperature or lower.

Incidental services include:
- Screening/evaluation of government-furnished samples (blood/plasma/serum).
- Provision of other reagents and standard lab chemicals/supplies as necessary.
- Development/testing of assay materials.
- Optimization of assay materials to establish feasible assays.
- Recording and reporting all development activities, studies, and materials used.
- Shipping of assay prototypes to the customer.

Period of Performance
12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location for performance is not detailed in the solicitation.

Overview

Agency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
April 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT (original: April 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
April 3, 2026, 9:21 a.m. EDT (updated: April 8, 2026, 2:25 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
PSC
6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99163 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
91% of obligations for similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service were awarded full & open.
On 4/3/26 Agricultural Research Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA26Q0384 for Qualitative Lateral Flow Immunoassay Manufacturing due 4/20/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 325413 (SBA Size Standard 1250 Employees) and PSC 6550.
Primary Contact
Name
Frank Palmer   Profile
Email
frank.palmer@usda.gov
Phone
None

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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
April 8, 2026
Last Updated By
frank.palmer@usda.gov
Archive Date
May 5, 2026