USDA ARS Automated DNA Analysis System


Subject: USDA ARS Automated DNA Analysis System
Solicitation Number: 127EAU26Q0080
Notice Type: SOLICIT
NAICS: 334516
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Notice Published: 09-17-26
Response Due: 09-22-26

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: FOREST SERVICE
Contact: Veronica Beck This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph: (951) 405-4068
Office Address: Albuquerque, NM 871023498
Place of Performance: Hilo, HI 96720


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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please reference Solicitation No. 127EAU26Q0080 in the subject line.