KingFisher PlasmidPro Maxi Processor

This solicitation, numbered 12639526Q0183, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the purchase of a KingFisher PlasmidPro Maxi Processor, with associated installation and operator training, to support critical diagnostic operations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible sources may submit quotations, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The offering must include a complete technical approach, item specifications, and pricing for two line items: the processor unit and installation/training services. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, meaning the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements will be selected, with no tradeoffs permitted. The item must be brand new, identical to ThermoFisher Scientific Catalog No. A66427, with no substitutions or alternates allowed, and must be delivered F.O.B. destination within 60 days of award. The contract requires strict compliance with numerous FAR clauses, including those governing ethical conduct, cybersecurity, trafficking prohibitions, payment procedures, and subcontracting practices. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15, ensuring traceability to the original equipment manufacturer and adherence to labeling and documentation standards. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and be escorted at all times on federal property. The contractor is prohibited from sharing laboratory-generated data without prior written approval and must affirmatively certify compliance with specific Executive Orders on diversity, equity, inclusion, and merit-based hiring, with non-compliance constituting a material breach subject to termination or False Claims Act liability. Payment will be made under a firm-fixed-price instrument via electronic funds transfer, though specific funding codes, remittance details, and invoicing systems are not provided. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the July 3, 2026, deadline, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID. No page limits are specified, but incomplete or non-responsive submissions will be rejected.