SoloVPE Plus Instrument

The USDA APHIS Center for Veterinary Biologics is seeking quotations for a single SoloVPE Plus instrument, a specialized spectroscopic analyzer used to test monoclonal antibody (mAB) products for compliance with the Virus, Serum, Toxin Act. Repligen Corporation is the only manufacturer of this equipment in the United States, and the agency has justified a sole‑source RFQ. The instrument will be placed in the CVB laboratory to enable required testing of veterinary biologics. • Sole‑source RFQ (no competition) for one SoloVPE Plus instrument. • Required for analysis of mAB products under the Virus, Serum, Toxin Act. • Manufacturer: Repligen Corp. (Waltham, MA). • NAICS 334516 – Electronic Instrument Manufacturing. • No set‑aside; open to all responsible sources, but only Repligen can supply. • No explicit deadline or award date provided; quotation submission window not stated. • Primary USDA contact: Contracting Officer Kathy Melby (email provided).