Solicitation 75N98026Q01056 (003).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION No.: 75N98026Q01056

Title: Bio-Rad QX700E Droplet Digital PCR System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a Firm-Fixed-Price to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.

This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 March 13, 2026.

The associated NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

This requirement is NOT SET-ASIDE for SMALL BUSINESSES.

Description of Requirement:

Product Code Product QTY

17011036 QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System 1 EACH

12025252 RDG16 Cartridges 1 EACH

12025255 NAICA 10x Multiplex ddPCR 1 EACH

12025260 NAICA IQ/OQ Kit 1 EACH

PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

This purchase is for Bio-Rad QX700E

Droplet Digital PCR System for CCR.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The following product features/characteristics are required for this requirement:

• Provide droplet digital PCR capability for absolute quantification of target DNA or RNA molecules without the need for standard curves.

• Provide an integrated, all-in-one ddPCR workflow that supports droplet generation, PCR processing, droplet reading, and analysis with reduced hands-on time.

• Provide droplet detection and analysis capabilities suitable for digital PCR positive/negative droplet counting and absolute quantification.

• Support multiplexed ddPCR assay workflows, including seven-color detection capability and compatible chemistry/assay formats offered by the OEM.

• Support routine and scalable ddPCR workflows suitable for shared core use, with the final configuration selected to meet CCR throughput needs.

• Include integrated control, touchscreen or computer/control interface, and software for droplet data acquisition, visualization, analysis, and concentration calculation.

• Be compatible with required QX700E ddPCR accessories, consumables, reagents, software, and service/support ecosystem.

• Be supplied, installed, and supported by the original equipment manufacturer or its authorized representative.

Award will be made to the contractor providing the most advantageous quote to the government, technical factors and cost/price considered.

Technical factors outweigh cost.

The Government may consider, as applicable:

• Technical compliance with the stated requirements;

• Product specifications and compatibility;

• Delivery schedule;

• Warranty;

• Installation capability;

• Past performance; and

• Total evaluated price.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

Unit and total price

Shipping and handling costs

Delivery timeframe after award

Delivery terms

F.O.B. point (destination)

Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)

Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number

(TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by September 21, 2026, at 9:00am EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q01056. Responses may be submitted electronically to danielt@mail.nih.gov.