Salmonella Serotyping Assay Kits, Luminex Catalog #AGSSA4502
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This procurement is for the supply of xMap Salmonella Serotyping Assay kits, catalog number AGSSA4502, manufactured exclusively by Luminex Corporation. The acquisition is being conducted under simplified procedures per FAR 12.201-1, with an anticipated award date of October 12th, 2026. The requirement is limited to Luminex's proprietary technology, as their xMAP system and associated reagents are uniquely compatible with the Luminex 200 instrument, enabling multiplex serotyping of Salmonella in a manner that no other vendor can replicate. Due to this technical exclusivity, competition is restricted and no other sources can fulfill the requirement. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516, and the Product Service Code is 6640. Responses must be submitted electronically to Stephen Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov by the deadline of August 17th, 2026; telephone inquiries are not accepted. The contract will be managed by the USDA through its Minneapolis office, with performance taking place in Ames, Iowa.
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Ames, IA, 50010, USASet-Aside
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Stephen Tees
2150 Centre Avenue, Building B
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Stephen.Tees@usda.gov
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Description:
This procurement is for the supply of xMap Salmonella Serotyping Assay kits, manufactured by Luminex Corporation, Catalog #AGSSA4502.
RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding the contract. The anticipated award date is October 12th, 2026.
The intended source for this acquisition is Luminex Corporation 12212 Technology Boulevard, Austin, TX 78727.
Specific characteristics of Luminex’s xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay that limit competition include the use of xMAP technology utilized within the assay to serotype Salmonella by use of the Luminex Serotyping System. This instrument uses xMAP Salmonella Serotyping Assay, which is the only reagent that can be used in this instrument. The Luminex 200 allows for multiplex uniformity for all testing and is a unique assay to the system. Only Luminex Corporation can furnish the required supplies.
All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Stephen Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov no later than the response date of this notice. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.
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