Compound Discoverer Software

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 513210 . The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The requirement is for software which will provide the ability for the users to perform in-house analysis of raw small molecule data (LC/MS, GC/MS) for compound identification for use in untargeted or targeted metabolomics data.  The software will additionally allow for multivariate statistical analysis of the derived metabolomics profiles.

Specifications Description:

• One Full-Version software license for Compound Discoverer v 3.3

• The software will be installed on a single workstation, but the license must be transferrable among agency personnel if necessary.

• Software must be or become compatible with Windows 11

Place of Delivery

USDA, ARS, ERRC

600 EAST MEMAID LANE

WYNDMOOR, PA 19038

The Contractor Shall:

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses. Please state if you are a large business or a small business according to the NAICS code listed in this Sources Sought.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response defines how it can specifically meet the specifications for the items requested.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  After review of the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov.

Submit the Following:

• Capability Statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the specific requirements, including Company Contact Info
• SAM.gov UEI Number
• Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NAICS 513210.

Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by September 3d , 2024, by 2:00 PM EST, the specified due date and time to be considered.

Email responses to Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov.

Responses will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry.

Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request