SSN Response Form HFP-2026-133524.docx

SSN RESPONSE FORM

Interested parties capable of providing the Promega Maxwell RSC 48 DNA Extraction Systems and associated services are requested to submit the following information:

1.1 Company Information

Company Name and Address Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) DUNS Number (or UEI if transitioned) CAGE Code SAM Registration Status (Active/Inactive, Expiration Date) Tax Identification Number (TIN)\

1.2 Business Size and Socioeconomic Status

I. Business Size Classification relative to NAICS 334516:

☐Small Business ☐ Other than Small Business (Large Business) II. Socioeconomic Certifications(check all that apply):

☐ Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) ☐Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) ☐Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) ☐HUBZone Small Business ☐ 8(a) Business Development Program Participant ☐None of the above

1.3 GSA Federal Supply Schedule Information

I. GSA FSS Contract Holder:

☐Yes - GSA Contract Number: _ __ ☐No II. If yes, GSA Schedule Information:

Schedule Name/Number: _ __ Special Item Number(s) (SIN): _ __ Contract Expiration Date: _ __ III. Promega Maxwell RSC 48 Availability on GSA Schedule:

☐ Currently available on our GSA schedule ☐ Not currently available, but can be added ☐ Not available and cannot be added ☐ Not applicable (no GSA contract) IV. If equipment/services are available or can be added to GSA schedule:

Estimated timeline to add items to schedule (if not currently listed): _ __ GSA pricing available: [ ] Yes [ ] No V. Relationship to Promega Corporation:

☐ Manufacturer (Promega Corporation) ☐ Authorized Reseller/Distributor ☐ Other: _ __ VI. Experience with Maxwell RSC 48 Systems:

Number of Maxwell RSC 48 systems sold in past 3 years: _ __ Number of installations performed in past 3 years: _ __ Experience with Federal Government contracts: [ ] Yes [ ] No VII. Geographic Coverage:

☐ Nationwide delivery and installation capability ☐ Regional coverage (specify regions): _ __ ☐ Limited geographic coverage (specify): _ __

1.4 Service Capabilities

I. Installation Services:

☐ Provide qualified field system engineers for installation ☐ Number of qualified installation engineers available: _ __ ☐ Geographic coverage for installation services: _ __ II. Training Services:

☐ Provide qualified field application specialists for training ☐ Number of qualified training specialists available: _ __ ☐ Geographic coverage for training services: _ __ III. Warranty and Support Services:

☐ Can provide minimum 1-year warranty as specified ☐ Provide unlimited telephone/email support ☐ On-site warranty service capability nationwide ☐ Average response time for warranty service requests: _ __

1.5 Delivery and Performance

I. Delivery Capability:

Can you deliver within 90 days of order? [ ] Yes [ ] No Current lead time for Maxwell RSC 48 systems: _ __ Can you meet delivery requirements to all seven (7) base year locations?

[ ] Yes [ ] No II. Installation Timeline:

Can you complete installation within 14 days of delivery? [ ] Yes [ ] No If not, When?

III. Training Timeline:

Can you complete training within 14 days of delivery? [ ] Yes [ ] No If not, When?

1.6 Pricing Information

I. Pricing Availability:

☐ Can provide pricing for complete system as specified ☐ Can provide GSA schedule pricing ☐ Can provide volume discounts for multi-year BPA ☐ Pricing available upon request for formal solicitation Please provide pricing below:

II. Capabilities Statement:

Provide a brief capabilities statement (maximum 2 pages) describing your company's ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Sources Sought notice

III. Additional Comments or Information:

Provide any additional information you believe would be helpful to the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Response Format

Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format and should not exceed 10 pages (excluding company brochures or product literature).

2.2 Submission Deadline

Responses must be received no later than April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

2.3 Submission Method

Submit responses via email to:

Email: Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov Subject Line: Sources Sought Response - Maxwell RSC 48 DNA Extraction Systems – HFP-2026-133524 from XXXXX (Include Company Name)

DISCLAIMER AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No Contract Award This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information solicited or received.

No Reimbursement Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought notice or any follow-up information requests.

Use of Information Information provided in response to this Sources Sought notice will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. The Government may use the information provided to:

Determine the appropriate acquisition strategy Determine the appropriate small business set-aside strategy Determine whether to utilize GSA Federal Supply Schedules Develop evaluation criteria for a future solicitation Identify potential sources for a future solicitation

Proprietary Information If proprietary information is submitted, it should be clearly marked as such. However, respondents are encouraged to provide information that can be shared with other Government personnel involved in the acquisition planning process.

Future Solicitation Based on the responses received to this Sources Sought notice, the Government may issue a formal solicitation at a later date. There is no guarantee that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation in accordance with its terms and conditions.

Organizational Conflicts of Interest Respondents should identify any potential organizational conflicts of interest in their response. Participation in this Sources Sought process does not guarantee the ability to participate in any future solicitation.

Registration Requirements All interested parties are advised that to be eligible for contract award, they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Registration is free and must be renewed annually.

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer:

Michele Jackson Michele.Jackson@fdhhs.gov U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services