Eppendorf laboratory supplies and services
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
12639526Q0167
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Classification Code
6640
Additional Details
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has issued a presolicitation notice (Procurement Identifier: 12639526Q0167) for the acquisition of Eppendorf laboratory supplies and services. This procurement is managed by the MRPBS Minneapolis MN office and is intended to support laboratory operations in Ames, Nebraska.
Purpose and Scope:
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure brand-specific laboratory equipment, supplies, and servicing from Eppendorf North America, Inc., the sole manufacturer and authorized seller of Eppendorf products. The contract will ensure the USDA’s laboratories have access to new, original Eppendorf instruments and related services, which are critical for maintaining the integrity and functionality of analytical laboratory operations. Equipment servicing is a core component of this contract, underscoring the need for ongoing maintenance and support directly from the OEM.
Key Requirements and Deliverables:
- All items must be new, manufactured commercial products from Eppendorf or an OEM-approved source; refurbished or remanufactured items are not acceptable.
- Offerors must provide documentation (manufacturer quote, datasheet, or product listing) confirming the exact brand name, make, and model number specified in the solicitation.
- Alternate, substitute, or “equal” products will not be considered; only quotations for the exact items requested will be evaluated.
- The contract will include both the supply of laboratory equipment and the provision of servicing, as detailed in the attached Statement of Work.
- Delivery requirements and performance standards must be met as specified in the solicitation.
Contracting Entity and Location:
- Contracting Office: MRPBS Minneapolis MN (Federal Office)
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Place of Performance: Ames, Nebraska, United States
Classification Codes:
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies)
Procurement Type and Special Considerations:
- This is a presolicitation notice, with no set-aside requirements; all responsible sources may respond.
- The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 12.201-1.
- The intended source is Eppendorf North America, Inc., located at 175 Freshwater Blvd., Enfield, Connecticut 06082-4444, due to their unique qualifications as the sole provider of Eppendorf products and services.
- The procurement is strictly brand-specific, and only new OEM items will be accepted.
Evaluation and Award Criteria:
- The award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis.
- Technical acceptability is determined by the offeror’s ability to provide the exact brand name, make, and model number specified, with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Price evaluation will include consideration of quantity discounts and prompt payment discounts, covering the base period and all option periods (including up to a six-month extension).
- Past performance will be assessed using references, prior USDA contracts, and federal performance databases (such as CPARS), with ratings of acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable.
- Only technically acceptable quotations with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance will be considered for award. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.
Submission and Contact Information:
- Responses must be submitted via email to Julia Lackey, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], no later than June 10th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.
- Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.
- The anticipated award date is June 15th, 2026.
- For further information, refer to the notice on SAM.gov (Opportunity ID: 4505a19dd32947b9a196ba7bfbc95e1e).
This opportunity is ideal for suppliers who are authorized distributors or representatives of Eppendorf North America, Inc., and can provide new, OEM laboratory equipment and servicing as specified. The requirements and evaluation criteria are strictly defined, ensuring that only qualified sources offering the exact products and services requested will be considered throughout the contract lifecycle.