Sources_Sought_for_DPG_WIBS.docx

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) Installation Contracting Office (ICO) is seeking sources that can provide the following supply:

Wideband Integrated BioAerosol Sensor (WIBS)

DPG is the nation's Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) defense programs. Any interested party would be required to provide the following:

1. Name of Manufacturer

2. Model # of WIBS

3. Brochure, Specification Sheet, Performance Features, etc.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE AWARDED SOLE SOURCE TO THE SUGGESTED SOURCE DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES, AND SPECIFICALLY MODEL WIBS-4NEO .

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

DISCLAIMER

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ARE ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”

The following are the objectives for this requirement:

a) Obtain a WIBS product that meets a minimum of the specifications described below (as compared to) Droplet Measurement Technology WIBS-4NEO :

· Complete particle by particle information for particles from 0.5-50 pm

· Fluorescence excitation at 280 and 370 nm

· Fluorescence emission from 310-400 nm (tryptophan) and 420-650 nm (NADPH)

· Particle Size

· Asymmetry Factor

· Fluorescence decay time measurement

· Electronic volumetric flow controllers

· Expanded housekeeping parameters

· Windows 7 embedded operating system

· Software adjustable sample and sheath flow

· IR reflective paint minimizes solar heating

· Ability to view particle trace response in real time

· Integral Power Supply, universal voltage input

· IP-65 cover to protect the instrument from damage

• No lost data due to electronics and computer processing lag

Maximum Concentration ~2 x 104 particles/L for full measurement Fluorescence Excitation 280 nm, 370 nm Fluorescence Emission 310-400 nm, 420-650 nm Flow Rate Sample: 0.3 L/min Sheath: 2.2 L/min Power Requirements 100 W, 90-230 VAC or 24 VDC at 3.0 A Weight 27.5 lbs Dimensions 17.75” W x 14.25” L x 9.5 “ H (add 2” for inlet at top)

b) Obtain a supply item that provides functionality as described above at a fair and reasonable price to the Government.

Delivery of Product:

Delivery of the WIBS would be expected to be 45 days After Date of Contract (ADC).

This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fedbizopps.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516, Facilities Support Services; the size standard is 500 Employees.

Qualified companies are encouraged to respond. Responses should provide the following information in response to this Sources Sought announcement:

1. Business name and address;

2. Name of company representative and their business title;

3. Pertinent details and experience of doing these types of services.

4. Business size as it relates to the NAICS code and size standard stated in this announcement.

5. Other contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of this supply, to include General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules; and/or any other Department of Defense contracts.

All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), effective July 10, 2016 to receive government contracts. MICC-DPG's financial system has a direct interface with SAM. Please ensure that your company's SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes TIN, EFT, DUNs, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM is utilized by MICC-DPG to process payment to any organization.

PROCEDURES: This Sources Sought is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties in order to minimize cost both to potentially interested parties and the Government. Interested sources are also encouraged to submit product literature in response to this Sources Sought. Any submission of such product literature or catalog cut sheets will be treated separate from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposal. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length) to Mission and Installation Contracting Command/Dugway, CCMI-CHD-DP, Attn: Paul E. Frailey, Contract Specialist, 5330 Valdez Circle, MS #1, Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah 84022-5000. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for SOURCES SOUGHT. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this Sources Sought announcement. Responses must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM MST, July 18, 2016 via email (paul.e.frailey.civ@mail.mil). Interested parties shall enter “WIBS Sources Sought Response” in subject line of email. The point of contact concerning this Sources Sought action is Mr. Paul E. Frailey, Contract Specialist at (435) 831-2876, or email paul.e.frailey.civ@mail.mil.

Contracting Office Address:

MICC - Dugway Proving Ground, Division of Contracting, Building 5330 Valdez Circle, Dugway, UT 84022-5000

Place of Performance:

MICC - Dugway Proving Ground Division of Contracting, Building 5330 Valdez Circle Dugway UT

84022-5000 US

Point of Contact(s):

Paul E. Frailey 435-831-2587