Real Time PCR for Baton Rouge, LA
Cancelled Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0994
- Agency
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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
- Place of performance
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is procuring Real-Time PCR Systems and associated software for their Honey Bee Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana through RFQ 1232SA25Q0994. The procurement requires 5 Real-Time PCR Systems with specific technical specifications including 96-well block capacity, 2-color detection plus FRET capabilities, thermal cycling range of 0-100°C with maximum ramping speed of 5°C/sec, and the ability to detect single copies of target sequences in human genomic DNA. Additionally, the agency seeks 1 license for CFX Maestro Software version 2.3 for Windows PC, with reaction volume capabilities from 1-50 mL and automation compatibility. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach with two factors: Technical Capability assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and Price evaluation for total cost reasonableness across all contract line items. Quotes are due by September 27, 2025, with delivery required within 60 days of award.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. The solicitation includes a trade-in option for 5 existing CFX Connect Real-time PCR Detection systems, with trade-in credit to be evaluated as part of the total offer price. While no specific contract value is disclosed, quoters must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days following submission. The equipment will be delivered FOB Destination to the USDA ARS Honey Bee Lab at 1157 Ben Hur Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70820. The solicitation operates under simplified acquisition procedures and commercial item acquisition guidelines, requiring quoters to maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete all necessary representations and certifications.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
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 1232SA25Q0994 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 total small business set-aside The associated NAICS code is 334516, the small business size standard is 1000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 real time PCR qty 5 each
0002 software qty 1 each
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See attached specifications
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery within 60 days of award
USDA ARS Honey Bee Lab
1157 Ben Hur Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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 09/27/2025 at 12:00pm PST to Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
Brian.Fien@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 Brian.Fien@usda.gov no later than 09/22/2025 at 12:00pm PST
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.pdf | ||
| Terms and Conditions.pdf |
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