SAM #36C25927Q0016

VA market research for a QS3 qPCR system and iBright FL1500 imaging system with accessories and support

The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching laboratory equipment for the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19); end user: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. - Opportunity status: Sources-sought market research for brand-name-or-equal equipment, not a solicitation or award. The systems are intended to support research into osteoarthritis treatment and pain management. - OEMs and named products: Applied Biosystems is named in connection with the QS3 qPCR system. The requested imaging system is the iBright FL1500; no separate imaging-system OEM is identified by name in the provided notice. - Requested equipment and accessories — quantity 1 each: - QS3 0.1 mL qPCR System with Laptop (A28566); Fast 96 Well RNase P Verification Plate (4351979); Fast 96 Well Hardshell Clear Plate, 20-pack (4483485); Optical Adhesive Covers, 25-pack (4360954); 802.11ac/b/g/n Wi-Fi Dongle (A26774); Fast 96 Well ROI & Background Plates (4432426); PowerTrack SYBR Master Mix, 1 mL (A46012); and TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix, 1 mL (4444556). - iBright FL1500 Imaging System (A44241); Bolt Welcome Pack with iBlot 3 (NW0412AI); and iBright Protein Standard, 25 µL (LC5605). - Services and support — quantity 1 each: SmartStart qStudio 3 Orientation (A28806), SmartStart iBright Orientation (A34016), one iBright FL1500 preventive maintenance visit (ZG61SCIB), and an iBright FL1500 two-year warranty (no part number provided). - Notable technical requirements: The qPCR system must provide 96-well testing and specified thermal, optical, connectivity, and storage capabilities. The imaging system must support chemiluminescent and gel imaging, automated image analysis, at least 16-bit image capture, and at least 250 GB of internal storage.

Description

Sources Sought Notice Purchase of One (1) QS3 qPCR System, One (1) iBright FL1500 Imaging System, and Associated Accessories, Brand Name or Equal To for Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC)

Disclaimer This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Information Requested from Industry In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Purchase of One (1) QS3 qPCR System, One (1) iBright FL1500 Imaging System, and Associated Accessories, Brand Name or Equal To for Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC) for Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC). This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

Brand Name or Equal to QS3 qPCR System — Qty 1 The offer must meet the capabilities of the line items listed in addition to the following salient characteristics: DescriptionPart NumberQty QS3 0.1 mL qPCR System with LaptopA285661 Fast 96 Well RNase P Verification Plate43519791 Fast 96 Well Hardshell Clear Plate (20 pack)44834851 Optical Adhesive Covers (25 per pack)43609541 802.11ac/b/g/n Wi Fi DongleA267741 Fast 96 Well ROI & Background Plates44324261 PowerTrack SYBR Master Mix, 1 mLA460121 TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix, 1 mL44445561 SmartStart qStudio 3 OrientationA288061

Salient Characteristics: System and Consumables QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System Compatible with Applied Biosystems MicroAmp EnduraPlate optical 96-well fast clear reaction plates Supports barcoded, 0.1 mL reaction plates Includes or identifies the quantity of plates provided Identifies any additional consumables required for operation Thermal Control and Block Configuration 96-well sample block At least three independently controlled Peltier temperature zones Programmable temperature difference of up to 10°C across the block Maximum temperature difference of 5°C between adjacent zones Block temperature range of approximately 4°C to 99.9°C Reaction Volumes and Thermal Performance Supports reaction volumes of approximately 10 30 µL on a 0.1 mL block Supports reaction volumes of approximately 10 100 µL on a 0.2 mL block Maximum ramp rate of approximately 9.0°C per second for the 0.1 mL block Maximum ramp rate of approximately 6.5°C per second for the 0.2 mL block Optical Detection and Heated Cover Long-life white LED light source with a median operating life of at least 60,000 hours CMOS imaging system for data acquisition Data collection for each filter combination in less than two seconds Heated cover temperature range of approximately 50°C to 110°C Heated cover designed to minimize evaporation from reaction plates Storage, Connectivity, Power, and Reliability Compatible with the Connect platform Provides up to 1 TB of cloud-based storage Includes approximately 10 GB of onboard storage Stores approximately 1,000 5,000 standard absolute-quantification run files Compatible with 100 240 V electrical outlets without modification Provides run protection during network or power interruptions Includes information on data security, software requirements, warranty, technical support, maintenance, training, and recurring storage or software costs

Brand Name or Equal to iBright FL1500 Imaging System — Qty 1 The offer must meet the capabilities of the line items listed in addition to the following salient characteristics: DescriptionPart NumberQty iBright FL1500 Imaging SystemA442411 SmartStart iBright OrientationA340161 1 Preventive Maintenance visit for iBright FL1500ZG61SCIB1 Bolt Welcome Pack with iBlot 3NW0412AI1 iBright Protein Standard (25 µL)LC56051 iBright FL1500 2 Year Warranty1

Salient Characteristics: Imaging Capabilities and Performance Chemiluminescent western blot imaging Protein gel, DNA gel, membrane, and stained SDS-PAGE gel imaging Automatic image capture, focus, exposure, and analysis Quantitative band analysis and background subtraction High sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and low-light detection Imaging of multiple samples, including up to four mini gels in one view Camera, Detection, Illumination, and Imaging Area Cooled scientific-grade CCD camera At least 16-bit image capture and approximately 9-megapixel resolution or higher Adjustable pixel binning and optical/digital zoom Imaging area of approximately 22.5 cm by 18 cm or larger Removable sample tray White-light and blue/green-light illumination Optional near-infrared illumination Chemiluminescent detection, multiple filter options, and long-life LED light sources Interface, Software, Storage, and Connectivity Integrated touchscreen and internal computer or workstation Automated focus, exposure, zoom, image enhancement, quantification, annotation, reporting, and analysis Molecular-weight analysis, where applicable TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PDF, and other common image formats At least 250 GB of internal storage USB and Ethernet connectivity Optional wireless or cloud connectivity Secure data transfer, user access controls, and software updates Accessories and Training Sample tray, imaging accessories, and white screen or equivalent for stained-gel imaging User manuals, quick-start guides, installation instructions, and training materials

3. Scope The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center requires the Applied Biosystems QS3 qPCR System, iBright FL1500 Imaging System, and associated accessories to support research into osteoarthritis treatment and pain management.

4. Delivery Department of Veterans AffairsOklahoma City VA Medical Center921 Northeast 13th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73104-5007

Market Research Table Questionnaire In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: 334516 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information — Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes     No FSS/GSA Contract Number: Effective Date/ Expiration Date: Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract:Yes     No Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) All on FSS Open Market only Mix of FSS & Open Market Firm-Fixed Price

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin:

Questions for Small Businesses ONLY If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23): Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33) Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [ ] yes [ ] no. If yes, list # of employees: ______ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [ ] yes [ ] no. If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? _____________

Response Instructions Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to devin.reichert@va.gov Submit your response NLT 09:00 (MST) on October, 15th, 2026; Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a Small Business size of 1000 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominant work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List.

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