SAM #140G0326Q0101

USGS Solicitation for Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System and Software

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center is seeking to procure a new Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System to replace its current Bio-Rad CFX96 C1000 Touch instrument. - Government Buyer: - USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, Office of Acquisition Grants, Sacramento Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - Bio-Rad Laboratories (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System - 96-well, 5-color plus FRET, network-connected real-time PCR detection system - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 (as specified in one attachment) - Quantity: 1 unit - Includes base unit, cables, and real-time optical reaction module - Bio-Rad CFX Maestro Software v2.3 - Software for PCR plate setup, data collection, statistics, and graphing - Quantity: 1 license - Manufacturer Warranty - 1-year warranty required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new; grey market or refurbished products are not accepted - All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty - Trade-in of existing Bio-Rad CFX96 C1000 Touch system (SN 785BR09918 plus SN CT009686) - Compliance with USGS Quality Management System and DOI-approved software standards - Vendors must provide documentation showing compliance with technical specifications, including part/model numbers - Delivery Location: - USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Bldg 344, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 - Contracting Office: - Sacramento Acquisition Branch, 3020 State University Drive, Sacramento, CA

Description

CFX OPUS 96 REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEMRequest for Quote: Bio-rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System per the attached Technical Specifications. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0101.This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through RFO FAR Part 12, Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026. Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation and explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each Salient Characteristic for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Merely providing technical specifications without direct comparison is insufficient for evaluation. An addendum may be included with submittal. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.NAICS: 333516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument, 1,000.Delivery Address: USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Bldg 344, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718.Delivery date for estimate only: 10/01/2026 or earlier.FOB destination requested.Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method. Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.USGS is tax-exempt.Please submit the following documents:1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 162. Firm, fixed price quote including discount for equipment trade-in of PIERCs current model; Bio-Rad CFX96 C1000 Touch with real time optical reaction module (SN 785BR09918 plus SN CT009686)3. Technical submission including Part and Model number and product specifications4. Place of manufacturing5. System for Award Management UEIAttached Pages:Technical Specifications, 1 pageClauses and Provisions, 6 pagesQuestions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 04/27/2026, 1500 PST.Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 05/04/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.

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