Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Go Imaging System and Image Lab Touch Software (Brand Name or Equal)
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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 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for a Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Go Imaging System and Image Lab Touch Software, or an "equal" product, under Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0750. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The system is required for critical laboratory workflows for protein and nucleic acid analysis at the Albany, CA facility. Quotations are due by June 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is a Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Go Imaging System and Image Lab Touch Software, or an equivalent system. Key technical requirements for the imaging system include:
- A 20 MP CMOS detector with deep cooling for high sensitivity in chemiluminescence blots.
- "Smart Tray Technology" and automated pre-calibrated autofocus/auto-exposure algorithms.
- All-LED internal illumination (UV, Blue, Amber, Green, White) to eliminate bulb replacement.
- A large imaging area (at least 21 x 14 cm) and an onboard 9.7" multi-touch screen for standalone operation.
- Capability to image up to four mini-gels or blots simultaneously.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small business size standard: 1,000 employees).
- Delivery: Required no later than 60 days after award to USDA/ARS/Produce Safety & Microbiology, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710.
- Quotes Held Firm: 90 calendar days from receipt date.
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Technical Capability: Rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide descriptive literature (illustrations, drawings, web references) demonstrating how their product meets or exceeds the specified salient characteristics in Attachment 2.
- Past Performance: Rated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable." Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding the solicitation are due by June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time and should be emailed to the primary contact. The full text of referenced FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov.