Real Time qPCR Thermocycler System – Albany, CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0500
- 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
- Place of performance
- Albany, California 94710, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring a Real Time qPCR Thermocycler System through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0500, which serves as both a synopsis and request for quotation under simplified acquisition procedures. The procurement includes a complete research-grade PCR system capable of generating thermal gradients across 96-well reaction blocks, supporting multiple fluorescent technologies, capturing up to five fluorophores per reaction well, and including compatible software for data acquisition and analysis. Additional requirements encompass supplementary equipment including a mini centrifuge for microcentrifuge tubes, a benchtop shaker incubator for sample processing, and approximately 25mls of compatible qPCR mastermix with fluorophore and enzyme components. The government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach with two factors: Technical Capability assessed on a Pass/Fail basis to demonstrate ability to meet all Statement of Work requirements, and Price evaluation for reasonableness across all Contract Line Items. Quotations are due August 20, 2025, and must be submitted electronically with firm pricing held for 60 calendar days.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery of one complete qPCR thermocycler system within 60 days after award on an FOB Destination basis. Performance will occur in Albany, California at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Pacific West Area research facility. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, though it operates under simplified acquisition procedures suggesting a value below the simplified acquisition threshold. Quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete all required representations and certifications electronically, with the government reserving the right to make no award depending on quotation quality and fund availability.
Notice text
i. 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.
ii. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0500 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 – Real Time qPCR Thermocycler System – qty of 1
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Specifications
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver 60 days after award.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. 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.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. 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 CommercialServices. 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
xi. 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.
xii. 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.
xiii. 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.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 1:00PM Eastern – 08/20/2025
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
peter.b.nelson@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.
xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Peter Nelson – peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern on 08/18/2025
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0500.pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Real Time qPCR Thermocycler System – Albany, CA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplicon sequencing services | Office of Acquisitions and Grants | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity