Droplet Digital PCR System
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0747
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
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- Jessica Pacheco jessica.pacheco@usda.gov (662) 686-5414
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure a Droplet Digital PCR System through Request for Quotation 1232SA25Q0747, specifically requiring three items: a PTC Deepwell Thermo Cycler, QX200 Droplet Digital PCR System, and PX1 PCR Plate Sealer. This procurement supports scientific research on fungal and plant physiology at the Sea Food and Feed Safety Research facility and represents a sole source acquisition from BioRad due to compatibility requirements with existing laboratory equipment. Quoters must submit electronic quotes including pricing, technical packages, and complete representations and certifications through SAM.gov, with all submissions demonstrating the ability to meet detailed technical specifications for droplet generator capacity, detection channels, temperature ranges, and operational parameters. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach with two factors: Technical Capability assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and Price evaluation for the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. The submission deadline is September 10, 2025, with quotes due by the close of business on that date.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the justification documents indicate BioRad as the intended sole source vendor due to system compatibility and technical support requirements. The procurement follows commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12.6 and 13 for simplified acquisition, with delivery required within 30 days after contract award. Performance will occur at the Sea Food and Feed Safety Research facility located at 1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, with FOB Destination terms applying to the shipment. The quantities are limited to one unit each of the three specified equipment items, representing a targeted acquisition of specific laboratory instrumentation. The government reserves the right to reject quotes deemed unreasonable and may choose not to award depending on quote quality and available funding.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0747 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
001 PTC Deepwell Thermo Cycler, 1 each
002 QX200 Droplet Digital PCR System, 1 each
003 PX1 PCR Plate Sealer, 1 each
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See the attached specifications.
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
30 days after award.
SEA FOOD AND FEED SAFETY RESEARCH
1100 ALLEN TOUSSAINT BLVD
NEW ORLEANS LA 70124
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00PM CST.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
jessica.pacheco@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Jessica Pacheco at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT v2_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| Terms and Conditions_1232SA25Q0747.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Droplet Digital PCR System | Award Notice | |
| Droplet Digital PCR System | Solicitation |
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