# Containerized BSL-2 Laboratory Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0340 - Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0340 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Awarded to Germfree Laboratories, LLC for $992,238.00 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Hilo, Hawaii - County: Hawaii County (FIPS 15001). https://abierto.us/counties/hawaii-county-hi-15001 - City: Hilo. https://abierto.us/cities/hilo-hi-1514650 - First posted: July 29, 2025 - Last posted: September 10, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ddb8c4d1ec1649d7b18e9f90f982c6b9/view ## Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0340 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 date 08/07/2025. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This is a unrestricted procurement, with no set aside. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, has a requirement for Containerized BSL-2 Laboratory. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI 96720 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ submission documents, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration at the time of solicitation closing; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. In accordance with FAR Part 13 the Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered utilizing a basic (non-formal) comparative tradeoff analysis. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation to be sent via email to Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@usda.gov Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Germfree Laboratories, LLC (UEI MHATFRNMSFA1) - Contract: 1232SA25P0376, purchase order - Obligated: $992,238.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: award number 1232SA25P0376 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA25P0376_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - July 29, 2025: Presolicitation, due August 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT. Notice 1b944eea33f94a808fdb7482b1ce971d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b944eea33f94a808fdb7482b1ce971d/view - July 31, 2025: Sources sought, due August 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT. Notice 2705fb479a6d4854bde6970253c8636e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2705fb479a6d4854bde6970253c8636e/view - September 3, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice a3f2515f0f854aa0a78801318a21d74c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a3f2515f0f854aa0a78801318a21d74c/view - September 10, 2025: Award notice. Notice ddb8c4d1ec1649d7b18e9f90f982c6b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ddb8c4d1ec1649d7b18e9f90f982c6b9/view --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0340.