Seed X-ray Machine for Germplasm
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is conducting market research for sources who are an authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller of an “X-ray Machine for Analysis of Seeds brand name or equal to Parameter 2D Cabinet X-Ray System” for the Woody Landscape Plant Germplasm Repository. The X-ray machine must include integrated software that combines X-ray and optical imagery in a single view, and provides analysis of seeds including counting, measuring, and categorizing seed viability based on embryo development. The x-ray machine for analysis of seeds must have the following capabilities: - minimum resolution = 50 um - minimum detector size 12 x 12 cm - fully shielded cabinet - integrated high-resolution optical camera - software capable of combining x-ray and optical images in a single view - software developed for seed analysis, including automatic counting, categorizing, and measuring, using dedicated endosperm segmentation and density profile technology As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPAs based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading Seed X-ray Machine for Germplasm to Dilynn Rogers’ email address: dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 27 July 2022 at noon EST. 12305B22Q0104 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area
7/6/22, 9:56 AM Seed X-ray Machine for Germplasm
Special Notice Seed X-ray Machine for Germplasm This is not a solicitation. This is a notification of an intent to award a single source procurement under NAICS code 334517. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), U.S. National Arboretum will solicit and award a purchase order for an “X-ray Machine for Analysis of Seeds Brand Name or Equal to a Parameter 2D Cabinet X-Ray System” for the Woody Landscape Plant Germplasm Repository. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide this requirement. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1), only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. If firms believe they have the technical capability to meet this need, submit a technical capability statement along with business profile to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 08/01/2022. Any information received will be treated as market research information towards future similar or same requirements. Quotations or proposals received in response to this notice will not be accepted since the synopsis is not a request for proposal. A determination to compete this action based on the responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov . No faxed documents will be accepted. If no responsive statements are received by 08/01/2022 at 11am EST, an award will be made to Kub Technologies Inc. 12305B22Q0104-SN Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area
7/27/22, 4:23 PM