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Sources Sought Announcement for BioRad Service and Repair of QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System
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This Sources Sought Announcement was issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) to explore potential vendors for servicing a BioRad QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System. The USDA Northeast Area's Eastern Regional Research Center requires replacement of the in-line oil filter and manifold fluidics (oil pump) that are currently ineffective, necessitating a technician to perform repairs. Interested vendors are invited to submit a voluntary response by 12:00p ET on 31 March 2025 to David Jordan, addressing specific requirements including business name, point of contact details, SAM UEI number, business size status, and statements of interest and capability.

The announcement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) for businesses with up to 1,000 employees, and Product Service Code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Vendors are expected to provide responses no longer than 5 pages and are instructed to submit information via email to David.Jordan@usda.gov. The government emphasizes that this is an informational request only, not a formal solicitation, and reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in potential future solicitations. Responses will help USDA determine the acquisition strategy for any subsequent procurement related to this equipment service.

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Sources Sought Announcement for BioRad Service and Repair of QX600 AutoDG Droplet

Digital PCR System

This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture

(USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Services (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), Eastern Regional

Research Center requires the replacement of the in-line oil filter and the manifold fluidics (oil pump) in the QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System that is ineffective. This will require a technician to make the necessary repairs. This request is to see if any vendor offers this product and service on GSA MAS 334516 Analytical Instruments.

Please refer to the Statement of Work when providing information for this announcement.

Responses to this announcement will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code - 334516 – Analytical

Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, business size 1,000 employees.

Product Service Code (PSC) – 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this announcement by 12:00p ET on 31 March 2025, to the attention of David Jordan, Contracts

Specialist, David.Jordan@usda.gov. All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the

Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly.

Responses should be no more than 5 pages and include the following information:

1. Business Name.

2. Point of Contact name, e-mail address and phone number.

3. Business SAM UEI number.

4. Business size status for the applicable NAICS code.

5. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition.

6. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement.

Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.

mailto:David.Jordan@usda.gov

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