Opportunity

SAM #140G0326Q0060

USGS Solicitation for Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5 384-well qPCR System (Brand Name Only)

Buyer

USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants

Posted

July 27, 2026

Respond By

August 04, 2026

Identifier

140G0326Q0060

NAICS

334516

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems Science Center (FRESC) in Boise, Idaho, is seeking to procure a specialized quantitative PCR (qPCR) system for advanced laboratory research. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems Science Center (FRESC), Sacramento Acquisition Branch - OEM Highlight: - Thermo Fisher Scientific is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5 384-well quantitative PCR (qPCR) System - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 (as referenced) - Must support multiplex assays with at least 5 separate filters - Must detect a wide range of dyes: FAM/SYBR Green, VIC/JOE/HEX/TET, ABY/NED/TAMRA/Cy3, JUN/ROX/Texas Red, Mustang Purple/Cy5/LIZ, Cy5.5 - Must allow independently programmed temperature zones for simultaneous multi-temperature analyses on a single plate - Shipping to Boise, ID (FOB Destination) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand Name Only: Only Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5 system is acceptable due to unique compatibility and technical requirements - Offerors must provide manufacturer, part number, and technical description to demonstrate compliance - Compliance with Section 508 ICT Accessibility is required - Evaluation will be on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis - Delivery required within 45 days after award

Description

Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5 Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine BRAND NAME ONLYREQUEST FOR QUOTEINTRODUCTIONThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Full and open competition. DESCRIPTIONThe US Geological Survey (USGS) Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems Science Center (FRESC) of Boise Idaho requires a qPCR machine as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. RELEVANT INFORMATIONThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Manufacturing and associated size standard 1,000 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. QUESTIONSQuestions due Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5:00pm PD to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. QUOTESQuotes must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Boise, ID, 83702.Quotes are due Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Quotes evaluated by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)Please include lead time in your quote. Identify the manufacturer and part number in your quote. Quotes accepted by email to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Adam, at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov only. Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature or other documents, if necessary, and is to include the country of manufacture.Offerors shall return the following:Signed SF-18Firm, fixed price quoteProduct informationSystem for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)Attached Pages:Salient CharacteristicsClauses and ProvisionsICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActBrand Name Justification

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