Tecan Microplate Reader, No Equivalents or Substitutions
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is soliciting quotes for a Tecan Microplate Reader and specific associated components and software. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. No equivalents or substitutions are permitted. The anticipated value, based on the draft Purchase Order, is approximately $55,737.55. Responses are due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a Tecan Microplate Reader system, including:
- Various 'Spark' components (e.g., Housing, Module Injector Ready, Motor, Absorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence modules).
- SparkControl Magellan 3.x software.
- Installation, IQ-OQ, and basic training services. Offerors must provide ECCN and HTS codes for quoted items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Anticipated PO Value: ~$55,737.55 (based on Draft PO)
- Pricing Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days, as per BSA's General Terms and Conditions.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a quote including:
- Current date and lead time.
- Any available discounts for the best price.
- Origin of Manufacture.
- Unique Employee Identifier (EUI).
- Published Price list (or web screenshot/link) for price justification.
- Insurance certificate (if applicable, naming BSA and the US Government as additional insured).
- Confirmation of System for Award Management (SAM) registration (www.sam.gov).
Pricing & Shipping
- For items under 150lbs, international shipping on BNL's FedEx account may be possible; advise on item weight.
- Otherwise, pricing must be all-inclusive (freight, tariffs, packing, handling) for delivery to BNL. No separate line items for these costs.
- For foreign products over 150lbs where all-inclusive pricing is not available, BNL must be listed as the Importer of Record, Incoterms DAP, and BNL's designated freight forwarder utilized.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror who submits the lowest total price and meets all of BSA's technical requirements. Late quotes may be considered if in BSA's best interest.
General Terms
Any resulting purchase order will be subject to the attached BSA General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services, which include various FAR and DEAR clauses, compliance requirements, and provisions for suspect/counterfeit items.