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NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 75N95024Q00055

2. TITLE: Replacement LeeCo micro valves for BioRAPTR and GNF dispenser valve, LeeCo micro disk pump and BioRAPTR 2 Plate Nest Clamp

3. CLASSIFICATION CODE: 6640

NAICS CODE: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

RESPONSE DATE:

December 8, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET

4. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Kaitlyn Landi Kaitlyn.landi@nih.gov Phone: 301.827.1804

5. DESCRIPTION:

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT)

SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN

COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Office of Acquisition (OA) the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to Let’s Go Robotics, Incorporated 5751 Palmer Way, Suite D Carlasbad, California 92008 for LeeCo micro valves for BioRAPTR and GNF dispenser valve, LeeCo micro disk pump and BioRAPTR 2 Plate Nest Clamp.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET

ASIDE STATUS

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Size Standard of 1000.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6—Competition Requirements. FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source provides that: For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting officers may solicit from one source IF the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name OR industrial mobilization).

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08 dated October 22, 2022.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this procurement is the acquisition of LeeCo micro valves for BioRAPTR and GNF dispenser valve, LeeCo micro disk pump and BioRAPTR 2 Plate Nest Clamp

Purchase Description:

The NCATS fleet of BioRAPTR 2s and the GNF robotic platform dispensers are devices integral and heavily utilized for NCATS mission to develop and perform medicinal compound discovery activities. These valves can degrade and fail due to normal use and are considered a consumable component. Replacement valves are necessary to continue the activities of assay development and performance. The requested micro disk evaluation kit will be utilized to develop an in-line semi-automated cleaning system and protocol for our fleet of BioRAPTR 2s and potentially for other liquid handlers employed at NCATS. LeeCo does not supply directly to Government entities and therefore Let’s Go robotics has previously supplied LeeCo valves as well as direct support. Let’s Go Robotics will also be employed to assist in the development of the micro disk in-line semi-automated cleaning system and protocol. Let’s Go robotics will also supply a replacement BioRAPTR 2 plate nest clamp. NCATS does not currently hold any plate nest clamps. As these components occasionally fail, it is recommended to acquire one to have to maintain continuity of activities.

• Valve- BioRaptr INKA4026212H, VHS SP-40V 50

• Valve-PDII INKX0514300A, HS-M/M-24V 20

• Disc Pump evaluation Kit Type A, LGR P/N C005796

• High pressure HP disk pump, LGR P/N C005795

• Plate nest clamp BR2, with PCB sensor Assy. New stock

ESTIMATED DELIVERY/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

60 Days ARO

CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION

The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted. Specifically, Let’s Go Robotics, Incorporated 5751 Palmer Way, Suite D Carlasbad, California 92008 is the only vendor in the marketplace that can provide the services required by NIDA .

The intended source is:

Let’s Go Robotics, Incorporated 5751 Palmer Way, Suite D Carlasbad, California 92008

CLOSING STATEMENT

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size.

All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number, 75N95024Q00055. Responses must be submitted electronically to Kaitlyn Landi, Contract Specialist, at kaitlyn.landi@nih.gov and KJ Shaikh, Contracting Officer, at kj.shaikh@nih.gov. U.S. Mail and fax responses will not be accepted.

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