Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1306
USDA ARS Solicitation for Nanofluidic Genotyping and Real-Time PCR System (BioMark X9 or Equivalent)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1306
NAICS
334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory is seeking a benchtop nanofluidic genotyping and real-time PCR system to support a 5-year research project on genetic characterization of cacao, coffee, and other tropical perennial crops. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory (SPCL), Beltsville, MD - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, NEA Sustainable Perennial Crops Lab - Products Requested: - Benchtop nanofluidic genotyping and real-time PCR instrument (BioMark X9 or equivalent) - Must accommodate multiple plate sizes (48X48, 96X96, 24X192, 192X24) - Nanoliter reaction volumes - Peltier-based thermal cycling (4 to 99°C) - Fluorescence excitation at 485, 530, and 580 nm - Detection via 20Mpixels CMOS camera - Compatibility with multiple dyes and chemistries - Dedicated computer with analysis software - Calibration reagents - On-site training - Quantity: - 1 unit of PCR system and associated components - Unique Requirements: - System must support nanofluidic/microfluidic genotyping and real-time PCR - Delivery required within 30 days after award - On-site training and calibration reagents included - Supports a 5-year research project - OEMs Mentioned: - BioMark X9 (by Standard BioTools, formerly Fluidigm) or equivalent - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses - Delivery location: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center-West
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 1232SA26Q1306 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a real-time PCR system.
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. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.