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Sources sought notice is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items. This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation of the government to acquire any products or services. Responses to this notice will be used for informational purposes only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs from the government will arise as a result from a response to this announcement. No contract will be awarded from this notice. The information requested in this notice will be used to determine if there are sufficient socioeconomic small business concerns that are capable of performing the work described for the requirement. 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Name of Company. 2. Point of Contact; name, phone number and email address. 3. SAM UEI # or DUNS number. 4. Company socio-economic status (i.e., Small Business, SDVOSB/VOSB). 5. Capability Statement and confirmation for below; American-Made Status and manufacturing details: 6. American-Made Status: Please confirm the place of manufacturing for the microscope parts/lights, ensuring they are produced in the United States in accordance with the Buy American Act. Include any relevant documentation or certifications to verify compliance. 7. Manufacturing Details: Information about the manufacturing locations and any pertinent details about materials and components used in the products. The information provided in a response to this notice may be used in developing an acquisition approach. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking any proprietary or competitive sensitive information that is provided in a response. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform must respond to the notice to be considered by 10:00 AM CDT, June 3, 2025. 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