CFX Opus Real-Time Thermocycler

ID: 1153024 • Type: Solicitation • Match: 100%

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Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Inspection Serivice is in need of a CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR System. Questions are due no later than 3:00pm 9/9/25 to the Contracting Officer Kathy Melby at kathleen.melby@usda.gov. Interested parties, please complete and return all 33 pages of the attached 1449 to the Contracting Officer via email.

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If interested party's quote package is not completed in accordance with the Notes to Quoters (page 4 of solicitation package), the quote may be considered incomplete for evaluation purposes and no further consideration will be given, thereby making quote ineligable for award.

Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is seeking to acquire a replacement CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR System. This acquisition aims to replace a nonfunctioning unit that is critical for managing scheduling pressures related to Avian Influenza (HPAI).

The goal of the contract is to ensure that the agency can continue its mission of safeguarding animal health and preventing the spread of diseases.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery of one (1) CFX Opus 96 real-time thermocycler. The technical specifications include:
- Full Color Touch Screen Control for easy access to functions and messages
- Capability to run with or without software
- Ability to multiplex up to 5 different wavelengths
- Compatibility with CFX Maestro software
- Multiple data acquisition modes
- Creation of date and time stamped audit trails.

The system must be delivered within 90 days of the award date.

Period of Performance
Delivery must occur within 90 days from the date of award.

Place of Performance
The product will be delivered to USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

Overview

Agency

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) [USDA - APHIS]

Response Deadline

Sept. 11, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days

Posted

Sept. 4, 2025, 2:55 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

Small Business (SBA)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies

Place of Performance

Ames, IA 50010 United States

Source

Open

Current SBA Size Standard

1000 Employees

Pricing

Likely Fixed Price

Est. Level of Competition

Average

Est. Value Range

$12,639,525 (value based on agency estimated range)

Signs of Shaping

The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services. 92% of obligations for similar contracts within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service were awarded full & open.

On 9/4/25 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services issued Solicitation 1153024 for CFX Opus Real-Time Thermocycler due 9/11/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.

Primary Contact

Name

Kathy Melby Profile

kathleen.melby@usda.gov

Phone

None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE > USDA APHIS MRPBS

FPDS Organization Code

12K3-6395

Source Organization Code

500025532

Last Updated

Sept. 4, 2025

Last Updated By

kathleen.melby@usda.gov

Archive Date

Sept. 26, 2025

CFX Opus Real-Time Thermocycler

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