SAM #36C26226Q1440

Procurement of Bio-Rad CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System and T100 Thermal Cycler for VA Greater Los Angeles

This procurement opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, targets advanced laboratory equipment for cancer research at the VA Greater Los Angeles System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, VA Greater Los Angeles System - OEMs and Vendors: - Bio-Rad Laboratories (manufacturer of CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System and T100 Thermal Cycler) - Products Requested: - CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System (part number 12011452) - Quantity: 1 - Includes accessories, software, and Wi-Fi adapter - 384-well capacity, 4-color optical detection, real-time quantitative PCR capability - T100 Thermal Cycler (part number 1861096) - Quantity: 1 - Thermal cycler for PCR applications - Services Requested: - On-site training by a Field Application Scientist (included with PCR system purchase) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order - 1-year manufacturer's warranty included - Extended warranty options available - Equipment intended for colorectal cancer clinical and computational collaborative research study - Software must support real-time qPCR analysis and data export - On-site training to ensure proper system operation and application - Estimated Contract Value: - $40,000 to $70,000 (based on typical pricing for advanced PCR systems and thermal cyclers) - Primary Competitors: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (www.thermofisher.com) - Agilent Technologies (www.agilent.com) - Roche Diagnostics (www.roche.com) - Competing Products: - Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 6/7 Flex Real-Time PCR System - Agilent AriaMx Real-Time PCR System - Roche LightCycler 480 Real-Time PCR System - Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Veriti Thermal Cycler - Eppendorf Mastercycler X50 Thermal Cycler

Description

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

This solicitation is NOT a set-aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The VA Greater Los Angeles System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 is seeking CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services Product Code Product Name Qty 12011452 CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System 1 1861096 T100 Thermal Cycler Thermal cycler system 1

Salient Characteristics: We are requesting the following requirements for the purchase of a PCR system with accessories and software for real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) application to qualify and quantify specific colon cancer genes in patient tissue samples in Dr. Pisegna s Colorectal Cancer Clinical & Computational Collaborative funded research study. Dimensions (W x D x H): 33 x 56 x 36 cm (13 x 22 x 14 in.) Weight: 22 kg (48 lb) Temperature Range: 4 100°C Lid Heating Range: 30 110°C Maximum Ramp Rate: 2.5°C/sec Average Ramp Rate: 2.0°C/sec Thermal Accuracy: ±0.2°C Thermal Uniformity: ±0.3°C (max min 0.6°C) Gradient Operational Range: 30 100°C; Programmable Span: 1 24°C Optical Excitation: 5 filtered LEDs Optical Detection: 5 filtered photodiodes Excitation/Emission Wavelength Range: 450 690 nm Scan Time (All Channels): <20 seconds; Single Channel: 8 seconds Dynamic Range: 10 orders of magnitude Sensitivity: Detects 1 copy of target sequence in human genomic DNA Multiplex Capability: Up to 4 targets per well Sample Capacity: 384 wells Sample Volume: 1 30 µl (5 30 µl recommended) System Type: Fixed 384-well, 4-color plus FRET, network-connected real-time PCR detection system User Interface: Adjustable touch screen, rotation 12 55° Communications: USB 2.0 or above, Ethernet, WiFi Operating System: Windows 10 IoT Electrical Approvals: IEC, CE Software Included: CFX Maestro Software 2.3 for Windows PC includes plate setup, data collection, statistics, and graphing Wi-Fi Adapter Included: CFX Opus Wi-Fi Adapter (North America) Warranty: 1-year manufacturer's warranty; extended warranty options available Training: Field Application Scientist on-site training included with purchase

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than Monday, September 011, 2026, at 10:00 am PT Local Time.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

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