Combined Synopsis Solicitation- Procurement of Bio

This solicitation, identified by number 75N98026Q00828, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12.6 for the commercial acquisition of a Bio-Rad QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System with part number 17011036, along with a complimentary 12-month core service contract. The acquisition is conducted as a non-competitive, streamlined process under simplified procedures because it does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and is for a commercial off-the-shelf product. The system must be fully compatible with the existing QX200 AutoDG ddPCR platform and meet precise technical specifications including seven-channel detection, approximately 17,000 partitions, a 48-well throughput capacity, and a 2.5-hour time-to-result. Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award, with FOB destination terms placing full transport responsibility on the contractor. The solicitation allows for “equal” product proposals under FAR 52.211-6 provided they meet all salient characteristics, and evaluation will be based on a best value trade-off considering price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule, without assigned weights or adjectival ratings. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to cassie.runner@nih.gov and must include a completed FAR 52.212-3 form certifying the offeror’s business size status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), all of which must be active in SAM.gov. The system must be delivered to the National Institute of Health NIDCD in Bethesda, MD, and the contract will include standard commercial item clauses such as FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.217-8, and HHSAR 352.222-70. Packaging and preservation follow commercial standards without military specifications, and no special security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are required. While the core service contract has a stated value of $59,000, it is provided at no additional cost, and no unit price for the main instrument is disclosed, resulting in an estimated contract value of $0. The contracting office is the Office of Logistics and