B01 RFI NOVA BENCHTOP SYSTEM.docx

Request for Information (RFI) Nova Benchtop System

General Information:

This is an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI will be treated as business confidential information. Nonetheless, submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this RFI.

RFI Response and due date: 23 December 2024

Instructions to Responders:

Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request.

White papers should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

2. Cover Page (1 page)

· Title

· Organization

· Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses)

· Topic area(s) addressed

· GSA Schedule (if applicable)

3. Completed list of items that contratctor is capable of providing. Please note that the response shall provide sufficient technical data to determine how you fully meet the requirements as specified in table below.

Please note that responses are due no later than 23 Dec 2024, 10:00am, Eastern. The preferred method of submission is via email, SUBJECT: Nova Benchtop System. The point of contact for this action is Natalie Bethel, Contract Specialist, Natalie.L.Bethel2.civ@health.mil. Only electronic responses are requested. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

Background/Overview:

The purpose of this requirement is to provide for a one time purchase of Nova Benchtop System for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Biologics, Research and Development (BRaD) Branch listed below.

Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC)

The Nova Benchtop System is a research use only modular platform built for small to medium scale lipid nanoparticle production. Because this system is a modular system, it provides the user with flexibility to optimize their custom formulations with plug and play pump, mix and sample collection modules.

This procurement shall include purchase of the microfluidics device with all ancillary components as well as delivery, self-installation with virtual support, virtual training, and a one-year manufactures warranty.

System must use disposable BD and Norm-Ject syringes for sample mixing.

System Specifications must meet:

• 0.2-100mL (per run with single dual stage pump), increasing with additional pump capacity

• 0.1-100 mL/min flow rate

• Temperature operation range - 4-65°C (39-150°F)

• Syringe capacity - 1-60 mL

• 100-240V, 50-60 Hz power supply

System must possess the necessary hardware for the system to function:

• Syringe Dual Pump Module

• mpingement Jets Mixing Technology (IJM) Mixer Module

• Three IJM Mixer Sizes: Size 0, 1 and 2 with low dead volume and standard tubing/fitting kits

• Sample Collection Module

• Waste Conical Tube holder (default 50mL)

• Sample Conical Tube holder (default 15mL; 50mL, 150mL conical tube holders available)

• Small Tube Adapters for 1.5/2mL and 5mL

• Three USB cables (for module connectivity with the control laptop and software bundle)

• Power cable

• Converter box

• Laptop with 13th Gen Intel Core Processor i5-1335U (12 MB cache, 10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.60 GHz Turbo) and Windows 11 Home

• Nova BT Control Software (version Beta 0.1)

• Spare 10-32 coned finger tight fittings: Qty 2

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