Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Annual Service Contract for a Roche IHC Discovery ULTRA

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Location: Ames, IA
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 2 days (Jul 20, 2026)
Posted: Jul 13, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 811210

What this contract is for

Description - 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0585 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an annual service contract for a Roche IHC Discovery ULTRA. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The USDA, ARS, in Ames, IA has a new requirement for an annual service contract for Roche Diagnostics Ventana Discovery Ultra automated IHC/ISH Stainer, that meets the following, and the attached SOW: Covered components will include: Roche IHC Discover ULTRA System (SN: 330127) One Computer Workstation All OEM replacement parts All labor and travel expenses One (1) Annual Preventative Maintenance The intent is to award a contract of a Base Year plus 4 Option Years. Estimated dates: Base Year – 5-18-26 to 5-17-27 Option Year 1 – 5-18-27 to 5-17-28 Option Year 2 – 5-18-28 to 5-17-29 Option Year 3 – 5-18-29 to 5-17-30 Option Year 4 – 5-18-30 to 5-17-31 Award Type The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. Evaluation and Basis for Award The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based o...

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