Upgrade Element Biosciences AVITI Model# 710-00413, USDA-ARS, KERRVILLE, TX

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0805, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the commercial service of upgrading an existing Element Biosciences AVITI instrument, Model #710-00413, Serial #AV252902, to the AVITI24 system at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility in Kerrville, Texas. The acquisition is strictly set-aside for small business concerns under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the applicable NAICS code 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible small businesses may submit quotations, which must include full pricing for the single line item detailing the service and parts required for the upgrade, along with a technical approach demonstrating the ability to meet the Statement of Work. The upgrade involves replacing key computational and processing components and installing updated software to achieve up to 50% higher sequencing output, support for advanced multiomics applications, and future-ready workflow capabilities. The work must be completed within 90 days of award, with the physical upgrade process itself requiring no more than three days, followed by full performance verification and customer acceptance within one week. Quotations must remain firm for 90 days after the deadline, and all delivery terms are F.O.B. destination to the specified address in Kerrville, Texas. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical responsiveness is a mandatory pass/fail gate. Offers must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet all SOW requirements, including schedule adherence, delivery timelines, and performance standards, with detailed explanations for any inability to fulfill any specified task. Offers proposing “equal” products must identify the brand and model, provide descriptive literature, and describe modifications. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order, with payment processed electronically via the System for Award Management. Key contract clauses include requirements for whistleblower rights, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, anti-trafficking compliance, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and security prohibitions. The contractor must also certify compliance with Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, including adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173, and refrain from supporting any DEI programs that violate Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act. SAM registration is required, and all