Bio-Rad QX700E Droplet Digital PCR System

The National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, seeks one Bio-Rad QX700E Droplet Digital PCR System with associated cartridges, reagents, and kits, with proposals due September 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. This is a competitive procurement for commercial items conducted under FAR 12.603 with no small business set-aside; the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.

Place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The required system must provide droplet digital PCR capability for absolute quantification of target DNA or RNA molecules without standard curves, support an integrated all-in-one workflow encompassing droplet generation, PCR processing, droplet reading, and analysis, and enable multiplexed ddPCR assays with seven-color detection capability. The system must include integrated control with touchscreen or computer interface and software for data acquisition, visualization, analysis, and concentration calculation, be compatible with QX700E accessories and consumables, and be supplied and supported by the original equipment manufacturer or its authorized representative. NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) applies, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the most advantageous quote, with technical factors outweighing cost. Responses must include unit and total pricing, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe and terms, F.O.B. point, product catalog numbers and specifications, warranty, installation capability, past performance, UEI, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov. Submissions must be sent electronically to danielt@mail.nih.gov with reference to solicitation number 75N98026Q01056.