RFI_Chrom_Tech_Zipvap_Evaporator_-_SAM_1.pdf

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directorate of Science & Technology (S&T)

Request for Information (RFI)

Project Title: CHROM TECH Zipvap Nitrogen Evaporator I. Introduction

(a) Summary: This Request for Information is for a procurement of the Chrom Tech Zipvap nitrogen evaporator. The nitrogen evaporators will support DIA’s CONUS and OCONUS-based laboratory options. The nitrogen evaporators must have a large number of ports to handle DIA’s high sample load, possess a small footprint to fit within its mobile laboratory-based fume hoods, possess the capability to heat samples and maintain a stable temperature, and seamlessly connect to DIA’s current infrastructure and laboratory supplies.

(b) Purpose: As part of its market research, DOI is issuing this RFI to determine:

i. If there are an adequate number of qualified interested SAM.gov contractors capable of providing support as further described in the technical requirements below; and

ii. Whether the requirement is suitable for a small business set-aside.

iii. Inform interested parties that the Government intends on using a name brand justification for the Chrom Tech products listed below.

(c) Proposed Acquisition Strategy: An RFQ using SAM.gov to satisfy the total requirement.

(d) Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance will be 8 weeks post award.

(e) Disclaimer. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government does not intend to award an order based only on responses to this RFI. Response to this notice is not a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a copy of a solicitation. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of the requested information. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow up information requests. Responses to this RFI may be considered in the future determination of an appropriate acquisition strategy for the program. The Government may not respond to any specific questions or comments submitted in response to this RFI or information provided as a result of this request. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this notice is strictly voluntary. All submissions become DOI’s property and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued.

II. RFI Response Submission

(a) Due Date: Responses to this RFI must be submitted by 12:00 Noon, July 15, 2024 via email to: Sara Proffitt at Sara_Proffitt@ibc.doi.gov with the subject line “COMPANY NAME, SAM.GOV RFI RESPONSE: CHROM TECH ZIPVAP EVAPORATOR.”

(b) No telephone calls will be accepted.

III. RFI Response Preparation Instructions Interested parties are requested to provide the following information:

Confirmation of Ability Table 1: Corporate Overview Requirements list

Yes or No capability statement

Responses must be provided in the format as outlined below:

(a) All responses must maintain one-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and be single spaced.

(b) Responses are limited to a total of five single-sided pages as further limited below.

(c) Complete Table 1: Corporate Overview shall be no longer than a total of one page in length.

(d) Review Requirements List and provide capability statement by checking the box yes or no

(e) Provide pricing information for market research purposes only, if capability statement is answered yes.

(f) All information submitted shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

(g) Responses must not include proprietary information.

Confirmation of ability to offer Chrom Tech Products:

___ Yes

___ No

Table 1: Corporate Overview (Page limit: one single page)

Name of Company Name of Business Unit Responding to the RFI (if applicable)

Contract Vehicles you sell the product on

UEI Number / CAGE Code Corporate Address Website URL

Small Business (Yes/No)

□ YES

□ NO

Specify NAICS Type of Small Business, if applicable (e.g., Woman-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), HUBZone)

Do you have an Approved Purchasing System?

□ YES

□ NO

One Point of Contact (POC) (Enter name, phone number, and email address)

Name:

Phone #:

Email:

Requirements list

Respondents are requested to acknowledge whether they are capable of providing the exact products listed below and are an authorized reseller of the Chrom Tech Zipvap.

Instrument Requirements

Zipvap 18 pos evap for tubes to 25mm Maximum dimensions of 10” x 13” x 24” (L x W x H)

Heating to at least 50 °C

At least 18 nitrogen flow ports

All sample placement compatible with 16 x 100 mm laboratory glass culture tubes and 15 mL plastic centrifuge tubes

All flow ports fit standard disposable 5 ¾” glass Pasteur pipettes

Connects to standard fume hood nitrogen gas line

Zirconia beads

Capability Statement:

___ Yes – Capable of providing the exact list of specifications and technical requirements listed above and is an authorized reseller

___ No – Not capable of providing the exact list of specifications and technical requirements listed above and/or not an authorized reseller