TubeWriter 400
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This Special Notice is an amendment to the TubeWriter 400 opportunity issued by the Department of Agriculture, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (APHIS). The amendment primarily extends the quote due date to April 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST, corrects a line item quantity, and adds a new clause. The place of performance is Ames, IA.
Scope of Change
This amendment introduces the following key modifications:
- Correction of Line Item 0007: The quantity for the Trade-In: TubeWriter 360 has been corrected from 1 EA to 3 EA.
- Addition of Clause 52.222-90: The clause "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" has been added to the solicitation.
- Quote Due Date Extension: The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to April 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Amendment)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
- Product/Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Place of Performance: Ames, IA
Additional Notes
All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors should ensure their submissions reflect the corrected quantity for Line Item 0007 and acknowledge compliance with the newly added Clause 52.222-90. For inquiries, contact Kathy Melby at kathleen.melby@usda.gov.