Scinomix Automated Liquid Handlers/Labelers Equipment Services
Agriculture (all) · MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 1167936 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 3, 2026 · this noticePre-solicitation
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
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: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Product Service Code (PSC): J066 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Description: This procurement is for specialized maintenance, calibration, and repair services for multiple proprietary Scinomix automated liquid handlers/labelers (e.g., Sci-Print VXL, VXi, AQ models). T… (show all)
hese instruments are critical for producing proficiency panels for NAHLN laboratories, enabling the rapid and accurate processing of thousands of tubes. The required service includes preventative maintenance visits (encompassing inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and functionality testing of key components), onsite service visit with priority scheduling for repairs (including parts, labor, and travel), and access to Scinomix software upgrades. Regular servicing is essential for continuous operation, compliance with ISO accreditation standards, and preventing costly emergency repairs or work stoppages. As these instruments are custom-designed with proprietary technology and components, only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Scinomix Inc., possesses the unique technical expertise, specialized tools, and authentic parts required for maintenance and repair. No other entity can adequately service or provide technical support for this specialized equipment. RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding the contract. The anticipated award date is September 1st, 2026. The intended source for this acquisition is Scinomix, Inc., 4372 Green Ash Dr., Earth City, Missouri 63045. The Sci-Print VXL, VXi, and AQ systems are highly specialized instruments developed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Scinomix, Inc. These systems incorporate proprietary hardware, firmware, and software integral to their function. As the OEM, Scinomix is the exclusive source for all maintenance, repair, and technical service, as it retains sole access to the necessary proprietary replacement parts, specialized diagnostic tools, and technical data. Market research confirms that Scinomix has no authorized third-party service providers. The operational integrity of these mission critical instruments are paramount; service by an unauthorized vendor would pose a significant risk of irreparable damage, void existing warranties, and result in unacceptable operational delays and substantial cost to the Government. 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.
Who won similar work
45 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Agriculture (all)), same NAICS 811210.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERIS CORPORATION · $STE | 3 | $2.1M | Sep 17, 2026 |
| HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC. | 2 | $317K | Jul 14, 2026 |
| ELECTRONIC RISKS CONSULTANTS, INC. | 2 | $263K | Aug 31, 2026 |
| NEXUS GROUP, LLC | 2 | $154K | Aug 17, 2026 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION · $TMO | 2 | $135K | Aug 31, 2026 |
| GETINGE USA SALES, LLC | 2 | $107K | Sep 25, 2025 |
| TRADE TRAC, INC | 1 | $1.6M | Sep 11, 2026 |
| THE PRESRAY CORPORATION | 1 | $675K | Jul 31, 2026 |
| C-LOCK, INC. | 1 | $469K | Aug 18, 2026 |
| JA KANE CO INC | 1 | $290K | Jun 9, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
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- Sep 10, 2026MOLECULAR DEVICES LLC$22KQPIX 420 Molecular Devices 1 Year PM Service
- Aug 31, 2026ELECTRONIC RISKS CONSULTANTS, INC.$155KService of TSQ Quantis Mass Spectrometer
- Aug 31, 2026LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION$19KAttune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer Maintenance and Coverage
- Aug 24, 2026JEOL USA, INC.$96KService Agreement for Analytical Instrument
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 1 of these past winners lobbied Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) since 2024 (1 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) job
- $46K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 132 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 8 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.