Supply of Luminex 200 Instrument with xPONENT, RUO

The contract involves the procurement and delivery of three Luminex 200 systems equipped with xPONENT software, configured for Research Use Only (RUO) to support Salmonella serotyping activities at the USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL located in Ames, Iowa, with a ZIP code of 50010. The instruments are intended for use in a laboratory setting to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of serological analysis for public health and animal disease surveillance. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to the manufacturing of laboratory equipment, though no specific set-aside type or organization designation is indicated. The posting date is listed as July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a narrow window for submission. The place of performance is firmly established at the Ames facility, and while no point of contact details are provided, the contracting entity is identified as Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn under the Department of Agriculture.