This is a request for a new Bio-rad CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR System to be delivered to the USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center in Hawaii National Park, HI. The delivery date is estimated for 10/01/2026 or earlier. Offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable method, and submissions must include a detailed technical comparison showing how the offered item meets or exceeds each specification. Required documentation includes a signed SF 18 form, a firm fixed price quote with a trade-in discount for existing equipment, and technical details including the place of manufacturing. Only new equipment with a manufacturer's warranty is acceptable.