ELISA Kits for use in the detection of prior Influenza infection in swine via Nucleoprotein (NP) antibody 1232SA25Q0335

A Market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. This is for the Procurement of ELISA Kits for use in the detection of prior Influenza infection in swine via Nucleoprotein (NP) antibody. NAICS 339112, size standard 1,000 employees. Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by Friday, 8/1/2025 at 4PM CDT to the attention of Melissa Santos, melissa.santos@usda.gov. Questions should be directed to Melissa Santos at melissa.santos@usda.gov.

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.

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 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:00PM CST. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to melissa.santos@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.