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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM (1) Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (2) Date: May 12 (3) Year: 2026 (4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 20817 (5) Classification Code: 6640 (6) Contracting Office Address: 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 (7) Subject/Title: CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System (8) Solicitation Number: 26-003418 (9) Closing Response Date: May 22, 2026 @ 10am. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (10) Contact Point(s): Towanda Daniels, Purchasing Agent (11) Contract Award Type: Firm Fixed Price (12) Brand Name or Equal Acquisition (FAR 52.211-6): Yes (13) Description: (i) “This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.” (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC Number: 2026-01 Effective Date: 03/13/2026 (iv) This solicitation is being released unrestricted. The NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. (v) The equipment consists of a real-time PCR system capable of supporting multiplex nucleic acid detection and analysis. The system must provide accurate thermal control, reliable fluorescence detection, and compatibility with existing laboratory software and experimental workflows. The following product features/characteristics are required for this requirement: System can capture up to five fluorophores in a single reaction well using “All Channels” scan mode, or, for faster scanning time, one fluorophore when using the SYBRR/FAM or FRET Scan Modes. Fixed optical path, directly over each well, eliminates the need to normalize for positional bias or passive dye calibration. System does not have lid or drawer that extends beyond the footprint of the system nor requires additional operating clearance. Dimensions (W x D x H) is 13x22x14 inches; can easily fit under a standard shelf Real-time data traces can be viewed during a run from the thermal cycler base or on CFX Maestro (if a computer is connected to the instrument). CFX Maestro software is compatible with all real time PCR results from the older model CFX system the lab has been using; it shall ensure project continuity. Multiple plates can be combined into one experiment with the Gene Study Feature on the free CFX Maestro software. Software performs t-tests and 1-way ANOVA calculations. The requested system, from Bio-Rad shall provide multiplexing capability, thermal uniformity, and compatibility wit…

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