Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0695
USDA ARS Solicitation for Digital PCR Instrument (dPCR) for Florence, SC Research Center
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 11, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0695
NAICS
334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for the procurement and delivery of one Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument for its Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center in Florence, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center - Contracting Operations Branch/Acquisition and Property Division - Products/Services Requested: - Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument - Quantity: 1 - Must support digital PCR technology - Minimum capacity: 16 samples per run - At least four optical channels for multiplexing - Must include analysis software - Must ship fully assembled - Shipping/Freight Charges (for delivery) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument is to replace an obsolete RT-PCR instrument - Delivery required to Florence, SC facility by specified deadline - Firm-fixed price contract; award to lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror - Compliance with federal acquisition regulations and anti-discrimination (DEI) requirements - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and delivery: USDA ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0695 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procurement and delivery of one (1) Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument supported in strict accordance with the specifications outlined in Statement of Requirements attachment.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 in number of employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.