Applied Biosystem QuantStudio 7 Pro Dx Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Systems

The Defense Health Agency is procuring three Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Pro Dx Real-Time PCR Systems on a sole-source basis under FAR 12.102(a), with the procurement being conducted through a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation. The equipment, which includes the Diomni Software (Model A58195), must comply with both U.S. FDA In Vitro Diagnostic regulations and the European Union’s In Vitro Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR 2017/746). The contract requires the contractor to supply, install, calibrate, and validate the systems at 508 Research Drive, Building 508, Silver Spring, Maryland, while also removing and processing trade-ins for three existing instruments with specified serial numbers: 287880802, 287880906, and 287880902. Comprehensive user training for laboratory personnel designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative is mandatory, alongside a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, travel, and technical support. The systems will be shipped from Carlsbad, California, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the Silver Spring location, where the government retains final authority to accept or reject the deliverables based on compliance with regulatory standards and warranty terms. No formal contract value has been disclosed, and no pricing information is available in the provided documentation, indicating that financial details reside in unprovided attachments. The acquisition is administered by the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity on behalf of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch, with all submissions required to be sent via email to Mr. Keith C. Crum and Mr. Sharew Hailu by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 15, 2026. No competitive evaluation factors are applicable since the procurement is not open to competition, and award will be determined through negotiation based on the unique technical requirements and regulatory compliance of the QuantStudio 7 Pro Dx systems. The contractor is responsible for all logistical aspects, including removal of legacy equipment and installation of firmware updates, with no specified packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements beyond standard warranty coverage. Agency-specific financial identifiers such as the Treasury Account Symbol or Appropriation Control Reference Number are not provided, and no military standards for packaging or marking apply. The point of contact information is limited to two individuals who receive submissions, though their exact roles as COR, C