Sources Sought for Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer.docx

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to procure Brand Name OR Equal – Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether-or-not sources are capable of providing the requested supply/services.

This notice also allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard for this request is 1000 employees.

This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification(s) (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SD/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 334516. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors are requested to respond to this notice but are required to respond to the official solicitation announcement in order to be awarded the contract.

INSTRUCTIONS:

RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Primary Information:

· Company Name:

· Point of Contact (POC) name:

· Email address:

· Phone number:

· Unique Entity ID No. listed in the System of Awards Management (SAM):

· Business Size: (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Other, Small Business, or Large Business) for the NAICS code 334516.

· VA National Acquisition Center (NAC), GSA contract or other Federal Supply Schedule with this product listed on it. Please list the number.

· Where the item/system is:

· Manufactured

· Company that manufactures items:

IMPORTANT

· If your firm is a Socio-economic Small Business (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), Small, Small disadvantaged, Woman owned small business), please state if your firm is a Nonmanufacturer under the Nonmanufacturer Rule. For more information about the Nonmanufacturer Rule and how it applies to your firm, click on this Small Business Administration link:

https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule Please check the lines below that apply to your firm:

a. ____ Business size does not exceed 500 employees.

b. ____ Firm is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells this type of item being supplied.

c. ____ Firm takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

d. ____ Supplies the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States.

· If a future solicitation requires the Buy American Statute, the following two clauses will apply:

· 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies

· 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate

• Must have an Authorized Distributor Letter issued from the manufacture if not the manufacture for this supply acquisition request.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

BRAND-NAME OR EQUAL to:

Gemini with Low Dose ID, S5, English, Grey Boot Part Number: 800-0347-01 Mfr.: Thermo Scientific Quantity: 1 Each The handheld analyzer shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Approximately 10” x 6” x 2.5”

· Provide English version

· Integrate Raman spectroscopy

· Integrate Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

· Provide portable, field-deployable identification of unknown chemicals, hazardous materials, explosives, narcotics, precursors, and toxic industrial chemicals

· Enable identification of substances in solid and liquid form without requiring laboratory analysis

· Provide onboard spectral libraries capable of identifying a broad range of hazardous substances, including explosives, narcotics, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and precursor compounds

· Support analysis and identification of mixtures and multi-component samples

· Provide automated user guidance and analysis workflows suitable for operation by personnel with varying levels of spectroscopy experience

· Provide rapid identification results in field environments

· Include onboard data storage and export capabilities for analytical results and reports

· Operate as a self-contained handheld unit without requiring connection to external computing devices for routine identification tasks

· Battery-powered and suitable for extended field operations

· Weigh no more than 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) including battery

· Provide color display functionality sufficient to present identification results, confidence information, and operational guidance

· Include manufacturer-provided training materials, user documentation

· Screener software

· Technical support

· Supplied with all accessories necessary for immediate field operation, including

· Batteries

· Charger

· Calibration materials

· Carrying case

· Sampling accessories as applicable

· Standard Manufacturer Warranty Test Kit (100) English Part Number: 810-02551-01 Quantity: 1 Kit

· Type H with methanol vials

· 100 Test sticks

· 100 1.0 Methanol vials

· Compatible with Low Dose ID

· English version

HazMaster G3 S/W License Key Part Number: 810-02351-01 Quantity: 1 Each

Training:

Quantity: 1 Each

· On-Site Training

· 4-Hour course per instrument

· 12 Attendees/students

· Training schedule will be coordinated with VA POC

Delivery Location:

St. Cloud VA Warehouse Building 14 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by July 24, 2026, at 4:30pm CT.

All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to safa.shleiwet@va.gov

** Alternate point of contact: Curt.LaRose@va.gov