Blots and Gels Imaging System with Accompanying Supplies - RFQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0960
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Clay Center, Nebraska 68933, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a Blots and Gels Imaging System with accompanying supplies on a brand-name-only basis restricted to Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, with quotations due August 14, 2026, and questions due August 9, 2026. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order award under solicitation 1232SA26Q0960, issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.
Place of performance is Clay Center, Nebraska. The procurement requires a ChemiDoc imaging system compatible with proprietary Image Lab Software (FDA CFR 21 Part 11 module), capable of accessing and modifying ptl and scn file types. The system must include a cooled CCD detector with 6 megapixels and dynamic range exceeding 4 orders of magnitude, a chemiluminescence detector with 590/110 nm standard emission filter, automatic tray recognition, and pre-calibrated focus for any zoom setting. Physical dimensions may not exceed 61 cm length by 51 cm width by 53 cm height; operating temperature range is 10–28 degrees Celsius and humidity range is 10–85% relative humidity; power requirements are 100–250V. Accompanying supplies include white and blue sample trays, Image Lab Software, hFAB Rhodamine Anti-Tubulin Primary Antibody (40 ml), Precision Plus Protein standards with three reference bands for 100 applications, Clarity Max Western ECL Substrate (100 ml), and at least 10 4-20% Mini-Protean TGX Stain-Free Protein Gels with 12-month shelf life. Delivery is required within 30 days of award on an F.O.B. Destination basis.
The NAICS code is 334516, with small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Evaluation criteria are Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable, with technical acceptability based on delivery of new, unrefurbished items matching exact specifications and accompanied by manufacturer certification. Past performance will be rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable based on delivery history, product conformance, and SAM record status. Offerors must hold prices firm through September 30, 2026, and possess active SAM.gov registration.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0960 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Blots and Gels Imaging System with Accompanying Supplies.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on August 9, 2026 (08/09/2026). Answers will be posted before end of business on August 11, 2026 (08/11/2026).
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