BioAnalytical Service Contract
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to award a BioAnalytical Service Contract for annual preventative maintenance of diagnostic equipment at the Dorado Lab in Puerto Rico. This presolicitation indicates an intended sole source award to BioAnalytical Instruments, Inc., but invites all responsible sources to submit a response. Responses are due by February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers an annual preventative maintenance service agreement for a comprehensive list of diagnostic equipment. Services include onsite technician visits, inspection, and replacement of specific worn or broken parts, along with customer service for instrument issues causing delays or stoppages. The equipment includes, but is not limited to: Bio Tek Plate Washer and Reader, Sorvall centrifuges, 7500 Fast, Kingfisher Duo/Flex, VWR Microplate shaker, Heratherm Incubator, Biosafety cabinets, Mega Pure, Gentle MACS, Practum, Thermo Fisher ULT Freezer, TSX Lab Refrigerators, and Quantstudio 5.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an annual preventative maintenance service contract. Simplified procedures (FAR 12.201-1) will be used.
- Set-Aside: Intended sole source to BioAnalytical Instruments, Inc.
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: February 6, 2026
- Published: January 26, 2026
Justification for Restricted Competition
A "Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold" document justifies the intended sole source. BioAnalytical Instruments Inc. is identified as the only company within Puerto Rico capable of providing the required maintenance and calibration services for the specified equipment under warranty terms. Market research indicated no other vendors possess the capability to provide these services on-site in Puerto Rico, and the cost of sending personnel or equipment from the U.S. is deemed exorbitant. NVSL employees are specifically trained on these instruments.
Response Instructions
All responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a response for consideration. Responses must be emailed to Kathy Melby at kathleen.melby@usda.gov no later than the response date. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.