Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0695 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	06/11/26
Posted	06/01/26
Estimated Value	$70,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Florence, SC 29501 United States

Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0695 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procurement and delivery of one (1) Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument supported in strict accordance with the specifications outlined in Statement of Requirements attachment. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The small business size standard is 1,000 in number of employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The solicitation is issued by the USDA-ARS (United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service) for the procurement and delivery of a Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument. This acquisition aims to replace an obsolete real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) instrument, enhancing capabilities to analyze microorganisms in complex environments, thereby supporting agricultural productivity and profitability. Work Details The contract involves the purchase and delivery of one (1) Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument with the following minimum requirements: 1) Utilizes digital PCR technology for target quantification; 2) Capable of running at least 16 samples per run; 3) Minimum of four optical channels for multiplexing; 4) Complete with analysis software; 5) Ships fully assembled. The instrument will be delivered to USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, located at 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Place of Performance USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501. Bidder Requirements This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders must comply with the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code 334516 and meet the small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for a digital PCR instrument awarded to Franklin Young International under GS07F0636W-1232SA26F0104 valued at $65,385 (03/04/26–06/05/26). The prior award description indicates USDA-ARS required a digital PCR instrument to accurately and reproducibly quantify invertebrate-specific viruses and other pathogens in arthropod pests, which aligns with the current requirement to procure and deliver a dPCR instrument with analysis software and multiplexing capability for microorganism analysis.

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