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Real-Time PCR System

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1232SA26Q1306Federal

Response Deadline08/20/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Ars Afm Apd, is seeking quotations for a real-time PCR system under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1306. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, meaning this announcement serves as the sole solicitation and no separate written document will be issued. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000. Interested responsible sources must submit their quotations by the deadline of August 20, 2026. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Jessica Pacheco.

General Info

USDA seeks real-time PCR system quotations from small businesses by August 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(3)

Attachment+1_Specifications.pdf

PDF

Attachment+2_Terms+and+Conditions.pdf

PDF

SF-1449_1232SA26Q1306.pdf

PDF

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedAug 14

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineAug 20

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/20/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Jessica Pacheco

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Full Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1306 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a real-time PCR system.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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