AmpliFire Isothermal Fluorometers

SOL #: 1240LR26Q0003Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST

JACKSON, WY, 83001, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/616424518cca43338f1295eb044d441a/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 28, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service, Bridger-Teton National Forest, is seeking AmpliFire Isothermal Fluorometers via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to analyze aquatic invasive species samples from lakes in the Intermountain Region, particularly following a quagga mussel detection incident in Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due February 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.

Purpose & Scope

This combined synopsis/solicitation (FAR Part 12) aims to procure seven AmpliFire Isothermal Fluorometers. These devices are essential for assessing the presence of environmental DNA (eDNA) of aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussel, quagga mussel, New Zealand mud snail, and golden mussel. The fluorometers will be utilized for real-time analysis of eDNA samples collected from 32 lakes and reservoirs within the Intermountain Region.

Key Requirements

The required fluorometers must be field portable and capable of real-time measurement of LAMP reactions. Key technical specifications include:

Rechargeable battery with at least 6 hours of life.
Three channels for fluorescent detection.
Touch-screen display and internal memory for at least 1,000 runs.
USB interface and barcode or QR code reader.
Operating temperature range of 4°C to 33°C, with reaction temperature customization (45°C – 72°C).
Maximum dimensions: 8.3" W x 3.6" H x 12.2" D, and maximum weight: 5 lbs.
Must fit 0.2 mL PCR tubes with at least 8 wells.
Ability to program fluorescence thresholds for automatic classification.
Includes power supply and manual.
"Or equal" products must meet all salient characteristics and include descriptive literature.

Contract Details & Set-Aside

Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334516, size standard 1,000 employees).
Product/Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Applicable Regulations: Incorporates FAR Part 12 provisions and clauses by reference (www.acquisition.gov), including Buy American Act and Free Trade Agreements. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM MST. Answers will be posted around January 30, 2026.
Quotations Due: February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM MST.
Submission Method: Email quotations to milagro.brown@usda.gov.
Award Basis: Best value to the Government.
Evaluation Factors: Price (fair and reasonable) and Technical Acceptability. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first. Past Performance will also be evaluated.
Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.