Project Information

Bid Title

Bio-Rad QX600 Droplet Digital PCR System

Issuing Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Sep 1, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 11, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

75N98026Q00916

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Notice ID

75N98026Q00916

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 01, 2026 04:47 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 11, 2026 09:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 12, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  MD 20892
  USA

Description

Requirements

The laboratory requires a digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) platform capable of absolute nucleic acid quantification with high sensitivity and multiplex capability.

The quoted system provides up to six-color multiplex detection, processes up to 96 samples per run, and performs absolute nucleic acid quantification

Type of Order:

Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order

Special Order Requirements:

The instrument shall:

• Perform digital droplet PCR using partitioned droplet technology.

• Partition each 20 μL reaction into approximately 20,000 droplets.

• Support six-color fluorescence detection.

• Process 96-well plates.

• Provide absolute nucleic acid quantification without reliance on standard curves.

• Support applications including:

• mutation detection

• copy number variation

• gene expression

• viral titer analysis

• Include software capable of automated thresholding, Poisson analysis, multiplex analysis, and export of results.

• Include all required computer hardware and system software.

• Include a compatible thermal cycler capable of operating 96-well deepwell PCR plates.

These specifications are consistent with the manufacturer's published technical specifications.

The contractor shall deliver the following equipment to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):

• One (1) Bio-Rad QX600 Droplet Digital PCR System

• One (1) Bio-Rad PTC Harmony Deepwell Thermal Cycler

Training:

Training is not included under this purchase. The contractor is not required to provide user training as part of this award.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 6011 EXECUTIVE BLVD., SUITE 503L
• BETHESDA , MD 20892
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• FALZONE, MICHAEL L
• falzoneml@nih.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 01, 2026 04:47 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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