Sol_140G0326Q0101.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

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b. TELEPHONE

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

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QUANTITY

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P O Box 44 Bldg 344 Crater Rim Dr

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044044197140G0326Q0101

Yangzhi Deng

278-9326 USGS PIERC/Kilauea Fld Station

96718

04/21/2026

05/04/2026 1500 PD

Multiple

Hawaii National Park

HI

CFX OPUS 96 REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEM

Request for Quote: Bio-rad CFX Opus 96

Real-Time PCR System per the attached

Technical Specifications.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ)

140G0326Q0101.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326Q0101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-par t-deviation-guide.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through RFO FAR Part 12, Federal Acquisition

Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.

***Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation and explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each Salient Characteristic for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Merely providing technical specifications without direct comparison is insufficient for evaluation. An addendum may be included with submittal.

Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.***

NAICS: 333516, Analytical Laboratory

Instrument, 1,000.

Delivery Address: USGS Pacific Island

Ecosystems Research Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Bldg 344, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718.

Delivery date for estimate only: 10/01/2026 or earlier.

FOB destination requested.

Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method.

Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

USGS is tax-exempt.

Please submit the following documents:

1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326Q0101 prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16

2. Firm, fixed price quote including discount for equipment trade-in of PIERCs current model;

Bio-Rad CFX96 C1000 Touch with real time optical reaction module (SN 785BR09918 plus SN

CT009686)

3. Technical submission including Part and

Model number and product specifications

4. Place of manufacturing

5. System for Award Management UEI

Attached Pages:

Technical Specifications, 1 page

Clauses and Provisions, 6 pages

Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 04/27/2026, 1500 PST.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by

05/04/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.

00010 1 EACFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR system including trade-in of existing equipment Bio-Rad CFX96

C1000 Touch with real time optical reaction module (SN 785BR09918 plus SN CT009686

Product/Service Code: 6640

Product/Service Description: LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

AND SUPPLIES

00020 CFX Maestro Softwarev2.3

Product/Service Code: DA01

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to

10/01/2026

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