36C25526Q0638 BIO-RAD qPCR MACHINE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, seeks quotations for a CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR Machine and associated equipment under a Total Small Business set-aside, with quotes due September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.

Place of performance is Lemay Township, Missouri. The solicitation covers nine line items: the CFX Opus 96 base unit, Wi-Fi adapter, PCR software, consumables (96-well plates, sealing film, cDNA synthesis kit, and supermix), and installation and demonstration services. All items require 90-day delivery after receipt of order with FOB destination to St. Louis. Quoters must be authorized OEM distributors and must supply new items only—no gray market or counterfeit goods. An OEM Authorization to Distribute Letter is required; if the quoter is not the OEM, authorization from the manufacturer to distribute or sell the product is mandatory. Installation services under CLIN 0009 include only standard OEM setup and demonstration with no additional site preparation, electrical, network, or validation services.

This is an RFQ for commercial products issued under FAR Part 12.2. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,000-employee small business size standard. PSC code is 6632. Submissions must include three separate PDFs: signed SF 1449 with Contract Administration Data and FAR 52.219-1 representations; technical capability documentation including delivery confirmation, OEM authorization letter, and warranty terms; and pricing. Amendment 0001, posted September 10, provided Q&A clarifications and confirmed the September 14 due date. Evaluation weighs technical capabilities (Factor 1), past performance (Factor 2, voluntary submission accepted), and price (Factor 3), with award reserved to other than the lowest-priced offer if additional benefits are identified.