Sources Sought - SpectraMax iD3 GSA Multimode Reader & PC Authorized Distributors

Notice of Sources Sought The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large businesses. The results from this source sought notice will be used to determine set-aside.

The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase. The SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule is applicable, and a waiver will not be sought for this potential acquisition. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO20 is looking for BRAND NAME ONLY sources of the following:

Manufacturer: Molecular Devices, LLC Item Number Product Description Quantity ID3-STD SpectraMax iD3 GSA Multimode Reader Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform.

System Includes:

Spectral Absorbance, Fluorescence, and Luminescence detection, Onboard Touchscreen for full acquisition, NFCPersonalization, SoftMax ProSoftware; Integrated Shaking and TemperatureControl, Power Cable,LAN Cable, Compatible with 6-, 12- ,24-, 48-, 96-,and 384 well plates. Comes with 1-year MDCare PhD Technical SupportPlanand 1 year warranty covering parts and labor.

Option GF 37 370 01-G: unit manufactured in USA. 1 0310-4874 PC, NOTEBOOK, Dell Laptop Windows 10, 15.6" UltraSharp FHD+, 1920x1200 display. Supports SoftMaxPro 7.X Standard and SoftMax Pro 7.X GxP Single Computer setup and MultiComputer client setup. 1 Required Information in Your Response to Sources Sought: In order to be considered a valid source that can impact the set-aside determination of a possible future solicitation, potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to peter.park2@va.gov:

1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and UEI.

2) Please identify your company’s size in comparison to the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541714 – Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). To be considered a small business your company must have fewer than 1,000 employees. This notice is to determine the marketplace for this specific requirement. Please check one of the following:

[ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business Manufacturers [ ] yes [ ] no All other Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other than Small Business 3) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must provide a SBA certification and be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

4) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from the manufacturer. 5) Please provide completed above courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.

Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Shipping Address: US VAMC Rocky Mountain Region Bldg B RM SP1117E B 1700 N Wheeling St Aurora, CO 80045-7211 Point of Contact: Peter Park Contracting Officer peter.park2@va.gov Response Deadline: 06/03/2025 by 3:00pm Pacific Time