Salmonella Serotyping Assay Kits, Luminex Catalog #AGSSA4502

Presolicitation Notice

Point of contact:

Stephen Tees

2150 Centre Avenue, Building B

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Stephen.Tees@usda.gov

Codes for services:

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.