USDA ARS Automated DNA Analysis System

Location: Hawaii
Posted: Sep 17, 2026
Due: Sep 22, 2026
Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No: 127EAU26Q0080
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USDA ARS Automated DNA Analysis System
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
127EAU26Q0080
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Department/Ind. Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 4
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Sep 17, 2026 02:58 pm PDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Sep 22, 2026 01:00 pm PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 07, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6632 - ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Hilo , HI 96720
    USA
Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested under Solicitation No. 127EAU26Q0080.



The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Automated DNA Analysis and Size Selection Pulsed-Field Electrophoresis System, LightBench Discover or equivalent, including the required installation kit, installation, setup, calibration, and customer training. The proposed system must meet or exceed the minimum salient characteristics identified in the attached Specifications Sheet, including automated gel-based DNA size selection, recovery of selected DNA, pulsed-field electrophoresis capability, fragment-length analysis of at least 80 kb, DNA quantification, and compatibility with next-generation sequencing workflows.



This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334516..



The Government intends to make one firm-fixed-price award. Contractors must submit pricing for all line items. Exact products or verified same/similar equivalent products will be considered.



Submit quotations and any questions regarding this solicitation by email to veronica.beck@usda.gov. Please reference Solicitation No. 127EAU26Q0080 in the subject line.


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  • 333 Broadway BLVD SE
  • Albuquerque , NM 871023498
  • USA
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History
  • Sep 17, 2026 02:58 pm PDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
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