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USDA APHIS has a requirement for the purchase of three different microscopes and associated accessories for use at the Moore Air Base in Edinburg, TX. We are seeking interested sources from Small Busi... USDA APHIS has a requirement for the purchase of three different microscopes and associated accessories for use at the Moore Air Base in Edinburg, TX. We are seeking interested sources from Small Business and Other Than Small Business concerns offering the required items (see attachment). Buy America regulations may apply. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333310 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested business concerns prior to issuing a solicitation. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested business concern, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) UEI and CAGE code; 3) Business size status; and 4). A brief Statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized requirements as listed in the attachment. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided by business concerns will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 3 p.m., Central Standard Time, on Friday, March 15, 2024, to the attention of Katie Maloney, Contracting Specialist, via e-mail to katie.maloney@usda.gov.