High-Performance Real-Time PCR System Supply

The contract calls for the supply of a high-performance Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Pro Real-Time PCR System or an equivalent brand-name-or-equal instrument designed for high-throughput genomic analysis. The equipment must meet rigorous technical specifications necessary for accurate, scalable, and reliable real-time PCR applications in a research or clinical setting. The system is intended for use at a location in Temple, Texas, with a zip code of 76504-7176, and is procured under a subcontract arrangement through the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a hard deadline for responses set for August 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The North American Industry Classification System code 334510 confirms the purchase falls under the manufacturing of medical, dental, and laboratory equipment. The contract does not specify a set-aside type and lacks detailed point of contact information, indicating the procurement is likely managed through established vendor channels or prequalified suppliers under the broader VA contracting framework.