66--qPCR Machine

The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a sources sought announcement to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a quantitative polymerase chain reaction machine as outlined in the attached salient characteristics. This initiative is purely for acquisition planning and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract or purchase order. Responses must be submitted electronically to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 12:00pm ET, and should include a capabilities statement demonstrating the ability to meet the specified requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees and the Product and Service Code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies apply to this effort. The announcement is open to all responsible sources, and no costs incurred in preparing a response will be reimbursed by the government. The primary point of contact for this sources sought notice is Elizabeth Adam with the Office of Acquisition Grants, reachable at eadam@usgs.gov or by phone at 916-278-9441. The solicitation number associated with this effort is 140G0326Q0157, and it was posted on July 7, 2026. The organization is based in Sacramento, California, with a ZIP code of 95819. This notice is not a binding request for proposals and does not initiate the formal acquisition process. The government will use the responses received to inform its future procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with available market capabilities and requirements for the specified qPCR instrumentation.