Sources Sought Announcement for BioRad Service and Repair of QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- REQ1146239
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) is seeking sources for service and repair of a BioRad QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System located at the Eastern Regional Research Center. The agency requires replacement of the in-line oil filter and manifold fluidics (oil pump) for this scientific instrument, which was originally acquired in December 2022. This Sources Sought Announcement is designed to identify potential vendors capable of performing specialized technical maintenance, specifically those holding GSA MAS 334516 Analytical Instruments contract vehicles. Interested vendors must submit a response by 12:00p ET on March 31, 2025, to David Jordan via email, with submissions limited to 5 pages. Evaluation criteria will include the vendor's business size, SAM UEI number, capability statement, and demonstrated ability to perform the required technical service.
The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sector with up to 1,000 employees. Bio-Rad Laboratories is identified as the original equipment manufacturer, and their technical representative is expected to perform the repairs within 1-2 days at the research center. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement will be classified under Product Service Code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The government emphasizes that this is an informational request and not a formal solicitation, with the responses intended to help determine the potential acquisition strategy for future procurement. Vendors are instructed to provide only the requested information and are warned that proprietary or sensitive details should not be included in their submissions.
Notice text
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:
- Business Name.
- Point of Contact name, e-mail address and phone number.
- Business SAM UEI number.
- Business size status for the applicable NAICS code.
- A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition.
- 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work 2025 03 13.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought 2025 03 21.pdf |
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