Notice of Intent.pdf

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Operating Unit: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Point of Contact

Contracting Officer: Donald Graham

Address:

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Acquisition Management Division (AMD)

100 Bureau Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Telephone: 301-975-6753

Email: donald.graham@nist.gov

Codes for Services or Supplies

Product Service Code (PSC): [6640 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory and Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees

Description of Supplies or Services

The contractor will be required to provide support for a Nanoimager microscope and deliver one (1) AploPrep Microfluidic Liquid Handling system inclusive of installation, training, and warranty.

For supplies, as applicable:

System Requirements:

• The instruments configuration shall integrate with a Nanoimager microscope and shall be compatible with Nanoimager microfluidic chips, reagent kits, and software analysis;

• The instrument shall automate sample preparation of nanoparticles for dSTORM imaging methods to improve consistency and decrease hands-on time;

• The instrument shall have physical dimensions of less than 15” x 20” x 13” (w x d x h) and a weight of less than 20 kg for placement in a class 2 biological safety cabinet (BSC);

• The instrument shall be compatible with volumes of 1-50µL;

• The Contractor shall provide all necessary software for instrument operation and data analysis;

• The Contractor shall provide, either in electronic or hard-copy format, an operations and maintenance manual covering proper operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting for the instrument and controlling software.

Nano-Imager Service Agreement

The Contractor shall also provide a one-year service agreement for one (1) annual preventative maintenance visit, unlimited repair visits, and remote technical support, and four (4) one-year option periods for an ONI Nano-Imager system (SN: 3PSEJVK5). The service agreement and option periods shall include parts, labor travel, and software updates.

The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. One (1) scheduled preventative maintenance visit for each 12-month option period. The Contractor shall schedule the visit at least five (5) business days in advance with the COR and

SME;

2. On-site technical support with an initial response time of two (2) business days. If parts or hardware cannot be obtained within two (2) business days from on-site service request, the Contractor shall notify the COR and SME in writing and include the estimated schedule for delivery of parts/hardware and completion of required service;

3. Remote technical support during the Contractor’s remote service hours.

Procedures for Award and Anticipated Award Date

The Government anticipates awarding the contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.

The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price.

The anticipated award date is September 2026

Noncompetitive Contract Action

The Government intends to negotiate a contract on a noncompetitive basis with Oxford Nanoimaging/ONI

The anticipated contract action is noncompetitive because market research indicates that are no alternative sources that are capable of meeting the requirements of the Statement of Requirements.

Oxford Nanoimaging/ONI sells the AploPrep liquid handler purpose-designed for preparing biological nanoparticles and loading them onto ONI Nanoimager imaging cells for measurement.

ONI is also the sole US source for service agreements for the Nanoimager instrument.

The Government does not anticipate soliciting other sources.

Responsible sources that believe they can satisfy the Government's requirement may submit information demonstrating their capability to provide the required supplies or services to the Contracting Officer at the address/email identified in this notice.

Important Notice

This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for proposals, quotations, or bids unless expressly stated otherwise. The Government is providing this notice to inform interested parties of its anticipated acquisition and to facilitate appropriate business planning. The Government reserves the right to modify the anticipated acquisition strategy, requirements, estimated value, contract type, solicitation schedule, or any other aspect of the acquisition.