CFX OPUS 96 REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEM

Summary

CFX OPUS 96 REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEM<br/><br/>Request for Quote: Bio-rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System per the attached Technical Specifications. <br/><br/>The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0101.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>***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.***<br/><br/>NAICS: 333516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument, 1,000.<br/><br/>Delivery Address: USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Bldg 344, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718.<br/><br/>Delivery date for estimate only: 10/01/2026 or earlier.<br/><br/>FOB destination requested.<br/><br/>Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method. <br/><br/>Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.<br/><br/>USGS is tax-exempt.<br/><br/>Please submit the following documents:<br/>1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16<br/>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)<br/>3. Technical submission including Part and Model number and product specifications<br/>4. Place of manufacturing<br/>5. System for Award Management UEI<br/><br/>Attached Pages:<br/>Technical Specifications, 1 page<br/>Clauses and Provisions, 6 pages<br/><br/>Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 04/27/2026, 1500 PST.<br/><br/>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.<br/> Solicitation Number: 140G0326Q0101 Type: Solicitation Base Type: Solicitation NAICS: 334516 Classification Code: 6640 Response Deadline: 2026-05-04T15:00:00-07:00 Office Address: SACRAMENTO, CA POC: Deng, Yangzhi, yangzhideng@usgs.gov, 916-278-9326