Procurement of CFX Opus 96 DX Instrument
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to procure two Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 DX Instruments on an other than full and open competition basis from BIO-RAD in Hercules, CA. This is a special notice, not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a one-time purchase of two Bio-Rad CFX Opus 96 DX Instruments, including a ddPCR Laptop i7, 32GB. Key specifications for the instruments include:
- System: Licensed for real-time PCR, 96-well sample capacity, Windows 10 IoT OS.
- Optical Detection: 6 filter LEDs for excitation, 6 filtered photodiodes for detection, 450-730nm wavelength range, 12-second scan time for all channels, 10 orders of magnitude dynamic range, detects 1 copy of target sequence.
- 96 Well Reaction Block: Fixed block, Peltier heating/cooling, 4-100°C temperature range, 5°C/second max ramp rate, 0.2°C thermal accuracy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: One-time purchase of equipment
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to contract on an other than full and open competition basis with BIO-RAD)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT
- Published: May 13, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
- Procurement Guidelines: FAR Part 12 Commercial Items
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider capability statements from interested parties.
Additional Notes
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for award. For SAM registration, visit www.sam.gov or call (866) 606-8220.
Contact Information
- Primary: Nataki JOHNSON (nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: Shamai Carter (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil)