Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable SERS Device
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Business Support Branch has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source with Field Forensics for the procurement of one (1) Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Device. The device will be used to identify, evaluate, and validate novel technologies for rapidly detecting and identifying freshwater and marine biotoxins in field settings.
The purpose of this special notice is to communicate NOAA's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Field Forensics, as the authorized reseller of the Serstech ArxTM mkII SERS device, which NOAA has determined meets all the essential criteria for the intended application. The notice is open from August 19, 2024 to August 28, 2024, and any interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit substantiating documentation by 11:00 AM EDT on August 28, 2024 to be considered for a potential competitive procurement. The key requirements for the device include being rugged, compact, lightweight, and portable, capable of SERS-based analysis with minimal sample preparation, and able to generate high-quality, repeatable SERS data. The device must also incorporate specific technical capabilities such as a linear CMOS detector and autofocus technology.
1333M2-24-Q-0152 Department of Commerce
8/19/24, 11:20 AM Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable SERS Device
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Center for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for one (1) Serstech ArxTM mkll Portable SERS Device. This device is required to enable rapid detection and identification of freshwater and marine biotoxins. The key requirements include a hand-held, lightweight design, rapid scan time, SERS analysis capability, precise autofocus, and specific laser excitation wavelength. Interested vendors are invited to submit electronic responses detailing their company information, capabilities to meet the requirements, and any comments or suggestions on the Statement of Need by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on July 24, 2024. This is a market research exercise, and no contract award will be made as a result of this notice.
The procurement is not set-aside for any specific business type. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The agency has not indicated any potential incumbent contractors or award value ranges. This Sources Sought Notice is for information gathering purposes only, and the government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred.
1333M2-24-Q-0152 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
7/17/24, 9:31 AM Serstech Arx mkll Portable SERS Device
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a contract to FIELD FORENSICS INC for the Serstech Arx mkll Portable SERS Device. The contract, valued at $24,734, was awarded on September 13, 2024 without competition through a sole-source acquisition process, as indicated in a prior Notice of Intent to Sole Source posted from August 19 to August 28, 2024.
1333M2-24-Q-0152 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
9/13/24, 8:13 AM