Description
The VA is conducting a market‑research Sources‑Sought (RFI) to gauge industry capability to supply one QuantStudio 3 (QS3) qPCR system, one iBright FL1500 imaging system, and associated consumables/accessories for the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to support osteoarthritis and pain‑management research. Responses are limited to a questionnaire; no contract award will result from this notice.
• Required equipment: QS3 qPCR system (including plates, master mixes, Wi‑Fi dongle, etc.) and iBright FL1500 imaging system (including orientation, warranty, maintenance, and accessories).
• Technical characteristics include 96‑well thermal blocks, fast ramp rates, CMOS imaging, cloud storage for the qPCR system, and a cooled CCD camera with ≥ 9‑MP resolution for the imaging system.
• Vendors must complete a market‑research questionnaire by 15 Oct 2026 09:00 MST, indicating NAICS, UEI, small‑business status, FSS/GSA coverage, Buy‑American percentages, and other socioeconomic data. No pricing, budget, or award date is provided.