Invitrogen EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is issuing a presolicitation for the acquisition of two EVOS M5000SV Imaging Systems under solicitation number 12639526Q0236, with responses due by August 10, 2026. The systems are intended for use at the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank laboratory in Manhattan, Kansas, where they will support high-resolution imaging for cell line monitoring and Foot and Mouth Disease Virus assays. Each system must include a complete configuration: an integrated Stage View imaging platform with automated focus, z-stack, time-lapse, and multichannel fluorescence capabilities, a bundle of phase contrast objectives (4X, 10X, 20X, and 40X), fluorescence filter cubes for DAPI, GFP, and Texas Red, and vessel holders for sample mounting. The solicitation mandates that all equipment be new, factory-direct, and sourced exclusively from Thermo Fisher Scientific under the exact model numbers specified, with no substitutions, equivalents, or refurbished items permitted under any circumstances. Proposals must be submitted via email to Julia Lackey at julia.lackey@usda.gov and must include official manufacturer documentation—such as quotes and datasheets—to verify compliance with the specified technical requirements. Award will be made using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable method, with technical acceptability serving as a pass/fail threshold before price evaluation is conducted. Offers failing to meet the exact brand, model, and new-condition specifications will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award, regardless of price. The anticipated award date is August 15, 2026, with full delivery required within 90 days thereafter. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with an estimated total value of $90,270.96 for the base period, covering all five line items including a minimal-cost holder pack, comprehensive imaging systems, and associated accessories. Although FAR 52.217-8 permits a potential six-month extension, no pricing or quantities for optional periods have been specified. The government retains the right to inspect and accept deliveries at the final destination in Manhattan, Kansas, based solely on adherence to the mandated technical specifications and supporting documentation. Only the designated Contracting Officer is listed as the point of contact