CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) is soliciting 6640--691 CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System. Solicitation number 36C26226Q1440. Classified under NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Responses are due by 11 September 2026 17:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is NOT a set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The VA Greater Los Angeles System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 is seeking CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Product Code Product Name Qty 12011452 CFX Opus 384 Real-Time PCR System 1 1861096 T100 Thermal Cycler Thermal cycler system 1

Salient Characteristics:

We are requesting the following requirements for the purchase of a PCR system with accessories and software for real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) application to qualify and quantify specific colon cancer genes in patient tissue samples in Dr. Pisegna s Colorectal Cancer Clinical & Computational Collaborative funded research study.

Dimensions (W x D x H): 33 x 56 x 36 cm (13 x 22 x 14 in.)

Weight: 22 kg (48 lb)

Temperature Range: 4 100°C

Lid Heating Range: 30 110°C

Maximum Ramp Rate: 2.5°C/sec

Average Ramp Rate: 2.0°C/sec

Thermal Accuracy: ±0.2°C

Thermal Uniformity: ±0.3°C (max min 0.6°C)

Gradient Operational Range: 30 100°C; Programmable Span: 1 24°C

Optical Excitation: 5 filtered LEDs

Optical Detection: 5 filtered photodiodes

Excitation/Emission Wavelength Range: 450 690 nm

Scan Time (All Channels): <20 seconds; Single Channel: 8 seconds

Dynamic Range: 10 orders of magnitude

Sensitivity: Detects 1 copy of target sequence in human genomic DNA

Multiplex Capability: Up to 4 targets per well

Sample Capacity: 384 wells

Sample Volume: 1 30 µl (5 30 µl recommended)

System Type: Fixed 384-well, 4-color plus FRET, network-connected real-time PCR detection system

User Interface: Adjustable touch screen, rotation 12 55°

Communications: USB 2.0 or above, Ethernet, WiFi

Operating System: Windows 10 IoT

Electrical Approvals: IEC, CE

Software Included: CFX Maestro Software 2.3 for Windows PC includes plate setup, data collection, statistics, and graphing

Wi-Fi Adapter Included: CFX Opus Wi-Fi Adapter (North America)

Warranty: 1-year manufacturer's warranty; extended warranty options available

Training: Field Application Scientist on-site training included with purchase

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. Submission of your response shall be received not later than Monday, September 011, 2026, at 10:00 am PT Local Time. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).