Verified Nov 2026
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Since 1990
BioFire Defense is a biotechnology company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1990 and operating as a subsidiary of bioMérieux. It develops PCR-based molecular diagnostic systems for rapid biothreat detection and pathogen identification. The company serves government agencies, military forces, first responders, and public health organizations, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 million to $50 million. In late 2025 it began offering a BioThreat Panel for use on the SPOTFIRE System, and in June 2026 it was reported to be distributing Ebola detection test panels.
BioFire Defense at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001
Import activity
146
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
146
Named foreign suppliers
13
Top origins
Spain · Germany · Mexico · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from BioFire Defense.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced in June 2026 that it was distributing Ebola detection test panels, as reported by the Deseret News.
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers molecular diagnostic systems for biothreat and pathogen detection.
As a subsidiary of bioMérieux, it operates within a larger diagnostics parent and is expanding its US government sales team, according to a 2025 job posting.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
36 years in operation (founded 1990).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
BioFire Defense is a biotechnology company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1990 and operating as a subsidiary of bioMérieux. It develops PCR-based molecular diagnostic systems for rapid biothreat detection and pathogen identification. The company serves government agencies, military forces, first responders, and public health organizations, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 million to $50 million. In late 2025 it began offering a BioThreat Panel for use on the SPOTFIRE System, and in June 2026 it was reported to be distributing Ebola detection test panels.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1990 |
Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 |
What BioFire Defense makes
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers molecular diagnostic systems for biothreat and pathogen detection.
Certifications
BioFire Defense is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — biofiredefense.com
ISO 9001 — biofiredefense.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced in June 2026 that it was distributing Ebola detection test panels, as reported by the Deseret News. US customs bill-of-lading records list 146 inbound shipments across 13 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · Germany · Mexico · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-06-12 — BioFire Defense distributes Ebola detection test panels – Deseret News (deseret.com)
2025-12-16 — The BioThreat Panel (RUO) is now available on the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System! | BioFire Defense (linkedin.com)
2025-10-17 — We're expanding our sales team! Come work with an awesome team and help support the health and safety of our armed forces. BioFire Defense has 2 new job postings open for a … | Ryan Gregerson (linkedin.com)
2025-10-16 — Reposting this gem from our VP of Marketing & Sales, James Taylor: BioFire Defense is hiring US Government Account Managers (East & West) to turbocharge our gov't sector expansion! | John D. Harris, MBA (linkedin.com)
2025-09-24 — Biofire Spotfire Control Station - Bid Information - Dept Of Defense - Dept Of The Navy - Navsup | BidNet Direct (bidnetdirect.com)
2025-07-02 — W81K00-25-Q-A019 — Pathogen Panels Testing Requirement | SAM Directory (sam.directory)
Company details
As a subsidiary of bioMérieux, it operates within a larger diagnostics parent and is expanding its US government sales team, according to a 2025 job posting. BioFire Defense was founded in 1990, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 36 years in operation (founded 1990). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does BioFire Defense do?
BioFire Defense is a biotechnology company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1990 and operating as a subsidiary of bioMérieux. It develops PCR-based molecular diagnostic systems for rapid biothreat detection and pathogen identification. The company serves government agencies, military forces, first responders, and public health organizations, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 million to $50 million. In late 2025 it began offering a BioThreat Panel for use on the SPOTFIRE System, and in June 2026 it was reported to be distributing Ebola detection test panels.
Where is BioFire Defense headquartered?
BioFire Defense is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah (79 W 4500 S, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107-2647).
When was BioFire Defense founded?
BioFire Defense was founded in 1990.
How big is BioFire Defense?
BioFire Defense has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does BioFire Defense hold?
BioFire Defense lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does BioFire Defense import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 146 inbound shipments for BioFire Defense, with top origins including Spain · Germany · Mexico · South Korea.
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