SAM #12639526Q0128

USDA APHIS Sole Source Renewal of SoftMax Pro Software Support from Molecular Devices LLC

This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for software support renewal. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Contracting office: MRPBS Minneapolis MN - OEM Highlight: - Molecular Devices LLC is the sole source and manufacturer of the required software - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of support for SoftMax Pro Software - Software is essential for instrument control of existing Molecular Devices plate readers - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; no competition anticipated - Support is required specifically for existing Molecular Devices equipment - Place of Performance: - Ames, Iowa - No detailed product line items or quantities are specified in the notice

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive quotes.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole source purchase order with Molecular Devices LLC UEI: L64RUJ7LC8T9 using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain SoftMax Pro Support Software. This software supports instrument controls for existing Molecular Devices plate readers. The Statement of Work, sole source justification, and solicitation are attached.

This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by May 27, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Garrett Duff at garrett.duff@usda.gov.

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