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SoftMax Pro SW Support Renewal
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The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Molecular Devices LLC for the renewal of SoftMax Pro Support Software, which is essential for operating existing plate reader instruments. This action is being taken under FAR Part 12 procedures and is not a competitive solicitation, though responsible parties may still submit capability statements by May 27, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with sole source award or initiate competition based on responses received. The software supports critical laboratory instrumentation, and the place of performance is specified as Ames, Iowa, with the contracting office located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Responses and inquiries must be directed via email to Garrett Duff at garrett.duff@usda.gov, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. The solicitation number is 12639526Q0128, with a NAICS code of 541519, and the primary point of contact is Cody Grey.
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$52,380NAICS
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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.
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