Fisher Scientific Pipets

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for commercial items, specifically 25mL and 50mL disposable pipets. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Procurement of 25mL and 50mL disposable pipets.

• The contract will be an IDIQ with a base year and four option years.

• Items must be the exact brand name, make, and model specified (Thermo Fisher, specific part numbers provided).

• Products must be new, not refurbished or remanufactured.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Base year (06/17/2026 to 06/16/2027) with four one-year option periods. Total duration not to exceed five years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all items.

• Quotations are due by June 12th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

• Questions are due by June 4th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern via email to eric.schnitzler@usda.gov.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability. Past Performance will also be considered.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) and Price List are provided as attachments.

• Offerors must adhere to the format in Attachment 1: Pipet Quotation.

• F.O.B. Destination is requested for all deliverables.

• Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure disposable serological pipets for regulatory testing of meat, poultry, Siluriforme fish, and pasteurized egg products by Field Service Laboratories (FSL) to detect foodborne pathogens and sanitary indicator organisms.

• Supply of 25ml and 50ml polystyrene, sterile, plugged disposable serological pipets.

• Pipets must be available in both individually wrapped and bulk packaged formats.

• Pipets must have a tolerance of +/- 2% at full volume and no greater than 0.5mL graduations.

• Pipets must be RNase and DNase free, non-cytotoxic, and non-pyrogenic.

• Minimum 1-year shelf life from date of receipt.

• Items must be delivered within 14 calendar days upon receipt of order.

• Traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is required.

• A Certificate of Conformance (COC) must be furnished in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.

• Delivery locations include USDA, FSIS, OPHS laboratories in Normandy, MO; Albany, CA; and Athens, GA.

• Orders are typically placed once per fiscal year quarter.

• Vendors must provide clear traceability to the OEM or an authorized distributor.

• Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a justification for other than full and open competition for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The USDA/FSIS intends to procure Thermo Fisher Scientific disposable 25mL and 50mL serological pipets on a firm fixed-price basis. These pipets are essential for measuring and transferring sterile media and enriched samples used in the detection of various pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Listeria) as outlined in the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook. Without these specific pipets, laboratory operations would face a work stoppage.

• Procurement of Thermo Fisher Scientific disposable 25mL and 50mL serological pipets.

• Supplies are used for accurate measurement and aseptic transfer of sterile media and enriched samples.

• Essential for pathogen detection protocols outlined in the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed-price IDIQ.

• Estimated Value: Exceeds the micro-purchase threshold.

This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation requiring proposal submissions. The justification cites FAR 16.507-7, "Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer," as the authority for this exception to fair opportunity.

Market research indicated that multiple small businesses resell the required pipets. Therefore, this requirement will be set aside for small businesses.

• The sole source justification is based on the unique qualifications of Thermo Fisher Scientific pipets, which are essential for the laboratory's validated protocols due to their specific dimensions, graduation markings, and material specifications. Substituting brands would require revalidation of protocols, leading to significant delays and costs.
• Laboratory staff are trained on Thermo Fisher Scientific pipets, and transitioning to another brand would necessitate additional training and increase the risk of user error.
• Internal safety and contamination risk assessments have been conducted using Thermo Fisher Scientific pipets.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled 'A14_AttachmentB_Pipet_Quotation.xlsx'. It appears to be a pricing sheet or a list of required items for which quotations are being requested.

• The sheet lists specific laboratory pipets with descriptions, units of measure (CS - Case), and quantities.
• Columns are provided for Unit Price and Total Estimated Price for the Base Period and four Option Years (OY1-OY4).
• Specific items include:
  • 25 mL polystyrene pipets, sterile, individually wrapped (CS, Qty 200)
  • 50 mL polystyrene pipets, sterile, individually wrapped (CS, Qty 100)
  • 25 mL polystyrene pipets, sterile, bulk packed (CS, Qty 200)
  • 50 mL polystyrene pipets, sterile, bulk packed (CS, Qty 100)
• The 'Total Estimate' for all items across all periods is currently listed as 0.0, indicating that pricing information needs to be filled in by the vendor.

Bidders are expected to use this attachment to provide their pricing for the specified pipets. They should fill in the 'Unit Price' for each item for the Base Period and Option Years, which will then calculate the 'Total Estimated Price'. This document is crucial for submitting a complete and accurate quote for this opportunity.