Provision of QIAcuity one 5 Plex to US Embassy Tbilisi, WRAIR
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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 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is soliciting quotations for the provision of a QIAcuity one 5 Plex Device for the WRAIR Richard Lugar Center in Tbilisi, Georgia. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks a responsible company to supply, install, train, and provide one year of support for the specified digital PCR instrument. Quotations are due by July 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a QIAcuity one 5 Plex Device, including installation, training, and a 1-year support plan. This encompasses a one-plate digital PCR instrument (cat.no 911020 QIAcuity One, 5plex) capable of detecting up to 5 or 8 fluorescent dyes, operating under software version 3.1 or higher, and enabling up to 12plex analysis. The package also includes a roller, USB flash memory, QIAcuity Software Suite, one preventive maintenance visit, and a 1-year warranty on labor, travel, and parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price Contract
- Set-Aside: None
- Quotations Due: July 10, 2026, 23:59 local time (GMT+4)
- Published: June 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: WRAIR Richard Lugar Center, 99 KAKHETI HIGHWAY, TBILISI, GEORGIA 0190
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations electronically to TbilisiGSOProcurement@state.gov. Submissions must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a file size not exceeding 30MB per email. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.
Required Documents for Submission
- SF-1449
- Section I, Pricing
- Section 5 Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3
- Proof of SAM Registration
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submission. Failure to register may deem the offer non-responsible. Payment terms are NET 30 days from receipt and acceptance of services, with invoices submitted electronically to TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov.