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Lab Equipment for Animal Disease Testing

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6100066801State & Local

Response Deadline10/16/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, specifically the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory, is issuing an Invitation for Bid under solicitation number 6100066801 for the procurement of brand new laboratory equipment used for animal disease testing. The solicitation was posted on October 5, 2026, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026. To ensure technical compatibility and quality, all requested equipment must be manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, and bidding is strictly limited to the manufacturer or their authorized representatives. The required equipment includes one NSP 2 System for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy screening, two PR 4100 Absorbance Microplate Readers, one Model 1575 Immunowash Microplate Washer, one Heating Thermoshaker with a corresponding Deep Well Block, an iQ-Check Prep Barcode Reader, and a Dell LSG computer screen. Notably, the PR 4100 readers must comply with safety requirements for in vitro diagnostic devices. The award is expected to be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets these mandatory technical specifications.

General Info

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture bidding for specific Bio-Rad laboratory animal testing equipment.

Agency

Pennsylvania → Department of Agriculture

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Invitation for Bid - Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory Bio-Rad Equipment

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 16

Submission deadline

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10/16/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Agriculture

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Agriculture

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Sheila StrubharPoint of Contact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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The Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory is seeking bids for lab equipment for animal disease testing. All equipment listed below must be brand new and manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories.

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