A04_Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK / Specifications

BioRad "CFX Opus DW RT PCR Instrument for

FSD"

Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE)

Gainesville, FL

Date: 8/12/2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Title: BioRad "CFX Opus Deepwell 96 Real-Time PCR System"

b. Project Location: CMAVE, Chemistry Research Unit 1600 SW 23rd Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Marisol Olivera USDA Rural Development Email: Marisol.olivera@usda.gov

b. TECHNICAL POC AND EVALUATION PANEL CHAIR:

Charles Hunter

USDA-ARS-SEA

1700 SW 23rd Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608

c. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Bonnie Ebel

USDA-ARS-SEA

1600 SW 23rd Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

New CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR System (Bio-Rad part # 17007991) with 1 year manufacturer warranty. 96-well, 5-color plus FRET, network-connected real-time PCR detection system, includes CFX Opus 96 base unit, and cables.

Exact machine (with FSD CFX Laptop (Bio-Rad part # 1201749) required to ensure 100% equivalent assay performance and comparable data output with an existing machine and our existing protocols.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. Overall performance and functional specifications similar to a Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System part # 12011319.

b. Compatible with standard semi-skirted 0.2ml 96-well plates (e.g., USA Scientific Cat# 1402-9800) and SYBR Green I mix assays (e.g. Thermo Fisher Scientific #A46012) with sample volumes from 1-125 ul.

c. ≥5 channels optical detection for multiplex probe assays, with dynamic range ≥10 orders of magnitude

d. Network-connected via ethernet for remote system control and data output to network connected storage or desktop PC mailto:Marisol.olivera@usda.gov

e. Compatible with Bio-Rad’s “CFX-Maestro” Windows 10 and 11 PC software for real-time PCR plate setup, data collection, statistics, and graphing of results

f. Compact benchtop size (dimensions ≤33x56x36 WxDxH)

4.1 Background & Site Description:

The Chemistry Research Unit includes labs that perform molecular biology and genetic research. These labs utilize real-time quantitative PCR to characterize the genetic components that mediate defense response of maize to biotic and abiotic stress. This new real-time qPCR machine will be replacing an older model PCR instrument that is no longer functional. The new machine in this contract will be required to produce results directly comparable with that of the old platform, and it will need to seamlessly integrate with our existing workflows and control software (i.e., must be capable of importing or otherwise utilizing our existing protocol and data/results files as generated by legacy CFX-Manager and current CFX-Maestro software (e.g. pcrl, pltd, .pcrd file types)).

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Proposed pricing must be offered against the contractor’s current schedule contract.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Warranty:

a. Warranty. The warranty provided hereunder is only applicable to the Buyer. No third party claims will be honored.

b. Instruments and other non-consumable Goods are typically warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of delivery; actual warranty period

c. appear on the packaging inserts or on the Invoice ("Warranty Period"). If Bio-Rad receives notice of defects during the Warranty Period, Bio-Rad shall, at its sole discretion, either repair or

d. replace such Goods which prove to be defective and not caused by the exclusions stated in "Warranty Exclusions" below.

e. Consumable (reagents, chemicals, biologics, etc.) Goods are warranted for the stated expiration date of such Goods.

f. Non-consumable spare parts purchased by Buyer carry a three (3) months warranty.

g. Buyer agrees to provide full access to its premises for the purpose of installation or repair, and guarantees that all instruments and work areas that are in contact with biohazardous or

h. hazardous materials are decontaminated prior to service intervention or return of Goods to Bio-Rad for service.

i. Buyer will promptly notify Bio-Rad of any change in location to installed Goods during the warranty period.

j. Warranty Exclusions. Unless otherwise required by law, the warranties provided above do not include:

k. Damages caused by normal wear and tear, spillage, improper use, storage or handling, or neglect.

l. Damages caused by accident and disaster which will include, but not be limited to, fire, flood, water, wind, and electrical surge.

m. Goods which have been repaired, altered or modified in any way or parts which have been replaced by Buyer or any other person or persons (other than those employed by Bio-Rad) without

n. the prior written consent of Bio-Rad.

o. Any Goods sold as refurbished , reconditioned or used.

p. Any Goods designated by Bio-Rad as being in contact with sample or reagent streams or as consumable items (such as lamps or platinum wire) which are subject to normal wear and tear and

q. should be replaced by Buyer in the normal course.

r. Any Goods sold through an unauthorized reseller.

Any Goods used in a country or associated region different from the country or associated region in which the Goods were sold to Buyer.

s. Any Goods not used in accordance to Bio-Rad's published documentation.

t. Non Bio-Rad products supplied; these carry the warranty of the supplier or manufacturer and Bio-Rad makes no claims regarding support of those products but will make reasonable attempts

u. to transfer the warranty to Buyer. Submit data concerning the Standard Commercial warranty, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

v. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment (and software if applicable). The warranty period shall begin on the same date as delivery and acceptance by government and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance at the facility.

5.2 Final Payment: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT

(other documents may also be required):

a. Terms for manufacturer one (1) year warranty on equipment

b. Terms for manufacturer’s extended warranty with either mail-in or on-site service

c. Operation and Maintenance Data

d. Release of liens.

e. Final Invoice

6.0 TYPE OF AWARD:

6.1 The type of contract is Firm-Fixed Price.

7.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

7.1 The CO has the authority to enter, administer, and or terminate orders, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. They are the only individuals who can legally bind the government and change the pricing, quantity, quality, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract.

7.2 The Contractor shall notify the CO via email of any change that may impact performance under this contract.

7.3 When, in the opinion of the Contractor, the Government Representative request effort outside the existing scope of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contractor shall take no action under such direction until the Contracting Officer has issued a modification to the contract or has otherwise resolved the issue.

8.0 INVOICE AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS:

8.1 The Contractor shall submit an original itemized invoice for all deliveries for which payment has not been received. Contractors will submit their own company invoice and reference the contract number on the invoice. The invoice shall not be submitted until the supplies have been delivered.

8.2 Payment will be made by Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via https://www.ipp.gov.

https://www.ipp.gov/