1232SA26SS1162875 - PRC Detection System USDA - ARS - PWA Parlier CA

2026-11-03

This is a Sources Sought notice Only . This is NOT a solicitation for proposals , proposal abstracts , or quotations . This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ . This requirement is covered under NAICS code . The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources ; Small Businesses ; HUBZone small business ; service - disabled , veteran - owned small business ; 8 ( a ) small business ; veteran - owned small business ; woman - owned small business ; or small disadvantaged businesses ; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method , including whether a set - aside is possible . CFX Opus 96 Real - Time PCR System with associated equipment listed on attachment SS Items List . The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry . This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government . Capability StatementAll information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary , and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government . Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer . Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response . The capability statement should include : 1 ) Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies / services being requested ; 2 ) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration ; 3 ) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type , delivery method , duration , etc .; 4 ) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement ; and5 ) The government requests that no proprietary , classified , confidential , or sensitive information should be included in the response . Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work . Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted . After review of the responses received , a combined synopsis / solicitation may be published on sam . gov depending on the responses received . All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice ’ s POC by the deadline in order to be considered . Responses may not be returned . Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry . Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request .

California

2026-03-27