6640--EQ Quant Studio6 Desktop in support of the Sioux Falls VAHCS

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sources Sought Information and Capabilities" form. It is designed to collect information from potential vendors regarding their company's capabilities and socio-economic classifications. This helps the government understand market capacity and identify potential sources for future procurements.

• Company Information: Fields for Company Name, Address, UEI Number, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.
• Socio-economic Classification: Checkboxes for various classifications including Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women-owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a) Certified, and Other.
• Detailed Information: Questions asking for the percentage of contracted services the company can complete as the prime contractor and the percentage that would be subcontracted.

Vendors should complete this form to indicate their interest and capabilities related to a potential government opportunity. Providing accurate information on company details, socio-economic status, and subcontracting plans is crucial for the government's market research and may influence future solicitations.

Request for Information / Sources Sought

This document is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 23, seeking information on businesses capable of providing a QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System, Brand Name or Equal, for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. This is NOT a solicitation.

The primary requirement is for a QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System (Part # A43181) and associated items, including:

• QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System, 96-well, 0.1 mL, desktop
• TaqMan™ RNase P Instrument Verification Plate, Fast 96-well
• MicroAmp™ Fast Optical 96-Well Reaction Plate with Barcode, 0.1 mL
• MicroAmp™ Optical Adhesive Film
• High-Power USB Wi-Fi Module (max speed 300 Mbps)
• Region of Interest (ROI) and Background Plates, Fast 96-well
• QuantStudio™ 3/5 10-Dye Spectral Calibration Kit, 96-well, 0.1 mL
• SMARTSTART QS 6/7 PRO 1DAY, CS TRAINING

The system is intended for amplifying genes and/or cells via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for applications such as DNA hybridization, sequencing, and genetic probes.

No contract details are available as this is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation.

Interested sources must respond by February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CST. Responses and questions should be emailed to marie.weathers@va.gov with the subject line: "Sources Sought QuantStudio 6 Desktop 36C26326Q0335".

Potential sources must provide:

1. Company information (name, address, contact, email).
2. Confirmation of distributing Brand Name or Equal items.
3. SAM UEI number.
4. NAICS code 339112 (for injection pumps and modules).
5. Business size and type (large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, SDB).
6. Confirmation of items on Schedule (FSS, GSA, SEWP, etc.).
7. Letter of authorization from the manufacturer.
8. Country of origin for required items.

Information is requested regarding business size and type. The NAICS code provided is 339112, but the document also lists 334516 under general information. Bidders should clarify their relevant NAICS code.

Responses will be used for market research. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with this notice. No solicitation currently exists. Do not request a solicitation copy. The government may use non-proprietary technical information in future solicitations.