SoftMax Pro SW Support Renewal

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued this presolicitation notice as a notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to Molecular Devices LLC. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain SoftMax Pro Support Software to provide instrument controls for existing Molecular Devices plate readers. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC DA10 for IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service. There is no set-aside (NONE) assigned to this procurement, and the primary place of performance is Ames, Iowa.

The agency plans to conduct this acquisition using FAR Part 12 procedures. While the government intends to award a sole source contract, all responsible sources may submit capability statements which the government will use to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. This solicitation, identified by number 12639526Q0128, includes two attachments: a Statement of Work and the Request for Quotations, both posted on May 27, 2026.

Responses to this notice, including capability statements and questions, must be submitted by the response deadline of May 29, 2026. Submissions are to be directed via email to Garrett Duff, while Cody Grey is also identified as a point of contact for the requirement. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by parties responding to this notice.