Sources Sought.doc

Sources Sought:

(1) Action Code :

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 5 March 2025

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code : 334516

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

ARL-South, 2506 Speedway Ave., NMS 1.262 Austin, TX 78712

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Qty one (1) Multimode plate reader with duel reagent injection and a plate stacker for up to 30 microplates.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25Q0047

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after date of posting.

(10) Contact Point: David Erb; david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil (11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. The Contractor shall provide one (1) multimode plate reader with the following characteristics:

· Fixed bandwidth monochromator-based fluorescence intensity

· Monochromator Ultraviolet light and visible spectrum (UV-Vis) absorbance and luminescence

· Incubation up to 45 Celsius (C) and agitation (shaking)

· Multiple Society Biomolecular Screening (SBS) format plate type compatibility

· Control and analysis software

The Contractor shall provide one (1) dual reagent injection module with the following characteristics:

· Integrates onto the multimode plate reader

· Injection from five (5) to 1000 microliter (μL) volumes

· All accessories, including tubing, needed for immediate use of dual reagent injection system

The Contractor shall provide one (1) automated plate stacking system with the following characteristics:

· Compatibility and integration with the multimode plate reader

· Compatibility with other instruments such as plate washers and dispensers

· Lid handling

· Stacks for handling up to 30 plates with lids

And lastly, the major end item listed above shall have the following minimum specifications:

· Shall provide onsite installation and training

· Shall provide at least a one (1) year warranty on all parts

· Shall provide on-going technical support for up to 12 months

· Shall include all shipping and handling costs C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750-employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334513. If a small business, you must also list any small, disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(IV) The country of origin/place of manufacture.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 12pm eastern standard time five (5) days after date of posting. Submissions should be emailed to David Erb, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to David Erb, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: The Army Research Laboratory Center, Adelphi Maryland 20783.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Four (4) weeks after award

Last updated 2/13/2017