Magnetic Induction Cycler (MIC)

This is a source’s sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested sources capable of providing a Magnetic Induction Cycler (MIC). The USDA APHIS is considering the use of a purchase order contract. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS code is 1000 employees for determination of small business status. Product Service Code is 6640. The specifications for the product are as follows.

Specifications:

Magnetic Induction Cycler

• [MIC-4] Mic 4-Channel with 3 Year Warranty

• [MIC-4+HRM] Mic 4-Channel with HRM Analysis with 3 Year Warranty

• [MIC-RAPIDCAP] Rapid Cap

• [MIC-TVS] Mic Temperature Verification System

Purpose:

Purchase of Magnetic Induction Cycler (MIC) for qualitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology – also known as real time PCR (rtPCR) - as new equipment for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Validation Services (PVSS), Proficiency team to be able to service the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

The Proficiency team at NBAF (NVSL) will use the MIC to run the quality control experiments crucial to proficiency panel and assay control preparation. These proficiency panels are provided, internally, externally to state diagnostic laboratories and internationally. The preventative maintenance, repairs, and technical support are necessary to ensure the instruments are properly working and well maintained.

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There is no solicitation currently. This is only a source’s sought notice for market research purposes; responses will be used to determine the procurement method for this requirement. Please note that preference will be given to domestic sources in any future solicitations. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information:

1) Business name and contact information

2) Business size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code

3) Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort with appropriate documentation supporting claims of meeting specifications by:

a. A Product Specification Sheet of the proposed Magnetic Induction Cycler.

4) Product Country of Origin.

Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Interested parties who provide this product in accordance with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 12:00pm EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Margaux Nenichka at, margaux.g.nenichka@usda.gov.