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SoftMax Pro SW Support Renewal
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), plans to award a sole source contract to Molecular Devices LLC for the renewal of SoftMax Pro Support Software, which is essential for controlling existing Molecular Devices plate readers. This procurement will follow FAR Part 12 procedures and is not a competitive solicitation; however, the government invites all responsible sources to submit a capability statement or quotation for consideration to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties must respond by May 27, 2026, with submissions directed to the listed contact. The contract, titled "SoftMax Pro SW Support Renewal," has solicitation number 12639526Q0128 and falls under NAICS code 541519. The administrative office is located in Minneapolis, MN, while the place of performance is Ames, Iowa. There is no set aside associated with this contract. The notice emphasizes that the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding, and any decisions not to compete will be at the government’s discretion. The primary points of contact are Garrett Duff for questions and Cody Grey for procurement communications.
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$52,380NAICS
Place of Performance
Ames, IA, 50010, USASet-Aside
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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.
