CFX opus 96 real-time PCR system
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0101
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
-
- Yangzhi Deng yangzhideng@usgs.gov (916) 278-9326
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisitions and Grants is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0101 to procure a Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System, a 96-well, 5-color plus FRET network-connected detection system for laboratory use. The procurement includes the base unit with cables, CFX Maestro v2.3 software license for Windows PC, one-year manufacturer warranty, and trade-in consideration for the existing equipment. Quotations must be submitted electronically by May 4, 2026 at 1500 PST, with written questions due by April 27, 2026 at 1500 PST. The award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method, requiring offerors to demonstrate how their offerings meet or exceed all salient characteristics through detailed technical documentation and direct comparison to specifications. Quoters must submit a signed SF 18 form with firm information and pricing, a firm fixed-price quote including trade-in discounts, technical specifications with part and model numbers, and System for Award Management (SAM) UEI information.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The incumbent equipment consists of Bio-Rad CFX96 C1000 Touch systems (Serial Numbers 785BR09918 and CT009686) that will reach end-of-life in September 2026. Only new equipment is acceptable; grey market and refurbished products are prohibited, and all items must be covered by manufacturer's warranty. The RFQ contains two line items: the CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR system with trade-in (Product/Service Code 6640) and CFX Maestro Software v2.3 (Product/Service Code DA01) with a performance period from June 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026. Delivery is required to the USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center at 1 Crater Rim Drive, Building 344, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718, with an estimated delivery date of October 1, 2026 or earlier on an FOB destination basis.
Notice text
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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-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 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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation_Attachments.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0326Q0101.pdf |
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