Sources Sought - Fluorescence Microscope
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Sources Sought #1172160-SS 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. General Information The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Houma, LA has a need for a Compound Microscope (Olympus BX53) with Phase Contrast and Fluorescent Capabilities. This instrumentation is vital for investigating infection mechanisms through the use of fluorescent protein-tagged fungal and bacterial pathogens in sugarcane, as well as for routine disease diagnosis and pathogen morphology study. Timely identification and study of pathogen introduction are critical to preventing disease establishment and developing management strategies that support farmers, stakeholders, and the overall sugarcane industry. Thus, this instrument is vital in day-to-day laboratory activities. The requested Olympus BX53 from Evident/Olympus is the only known configuration that meets these specific technical requirements. Detailed product specifications and requirements are attached. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. 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. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; and small disadvantaged businesses. This is also to obtain informat…