Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement and delivery of one (1) Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument. The government intends to make a single award for this requirement.

• Procurement and delivery of one (1) Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument.

• Detailed specifications are provided in the Statement of Requirements (Specifications) attachment.

• The delivery date for all items is requested by July 31, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.

• The anticipated award type is a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

• F.O.B. Destination is the requested point for all deliverables.

• Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email only to monte.jordan@usda.gov, with Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0695 in the subject line.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Price: Must be fair and reasonable. Pricing for all line items is required; failure to do so may result in exclusion.
  • Technical Acceptability: Demonstrates a sound and compliant approach meeting all requirements.
  • Past Performance: May be evaluated using provided references, USDA contract history, CPARS, and other government sources.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability and Past Performance. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.

• Not explicitly stated, but numerous small business provisions and certifications are listed, suggesting potential consideration for small businesses.

• Attachments: Key attachments include Terms and Conditions, Statement of Requirements (Specifications), and Price Schedule of Line Items.

• Clauses: The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses, including specific terms related to Anti-Discrimination and DEI, Unenforceable Supplier Terms, and contract closeout procedures.

• Protest Procedures: Detailed procedures for filing agency protests (Tier 1 and Tier 2) are provided.

Statement of Requirements

To procure and deliver a digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) instrument.

• Purchase and delivery of a dPCR instrument.

• The instrument will replace an obsolete real-time PCR instrument.

• It is intended to increase capabilities for analyzing microorganisms in complex environments (e.g., soil) to support agricultural research and development.

• Must use digital PCR technology for target quantification.

• Capable of running at least 16 samples per run.

• Must have a minimum of four optical channels for multiplexing.

• Must include analysis software.

• Must ship fully assembled.

• The package must be delivered to USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501.

• Not applicable.

• Thomas F. Ducey

• Office: 843-669-5203 x112

• Cell: 843-245-7020

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 3, a Price Schedule of Line Items for Solicitation 1232SA26Q0695. It serves as a template for offerors to provide their pricing for the required goods and services.

• Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0695
• Requirement: Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument
• Period of Performance (POP): 06/15/2026 - 07/31/2026
• Contracting Office: USDA, ARS, Contracting Operations Branch/Acquisition and Property Division
• Quotation Due Date: No later than 03:00 pm CDT on June 11, 2026
• Line Item Numbers (CLINs):
  • 0001: Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) Instrument (Quantity: 1, Unit of Issue: Each)
  • 0002: Shipping/Freight Charges (Quantity: 1, Unit of Issue: Each)
• Offeror Information Fields: Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, Business Size, Point of Contact, Phone, Email.
• Acknowledgement of Amendments: Section to list received amendments.
• Offeror Agreement: Statement of agreement with solicitation terms.
• Price Firmness: Offeror agrees to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quotation receipt date.
• Authorized Signatory Information: Name, Signature, Date.

Bidders must complete this form to submit their pricing proposal. It requires detailed information about the offeror and specific pricing for the dPCR instrument and associated shipping. The submission deadline and the requirement to hold prices firm for 60 days are critical for proposal preparation and submission.