Sources Sought High Throughput Cell Sorter.docx
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX-25-Q-A058
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This Sources Sought notice is issued by the Department of the Army Contracting Command for procurement of one (1) high throughput cell sorter, with a focus on identifying potential qualified vendors. The solicitation targets small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, for a contract to be performed in Adelphi, Maryland. The cell sorter must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to sort mammalian cell types and nuclei, perform sorting with no sample-to-sample carryover, support multiple fluorescence and scatter parameters, enable low-pressure sorting, and process 8 samples in under 30 minutes.
Vendors must respond within five days of posting, submitting detailed information about their capability to meet specifications, business classification, small business status, and past performance. The proposed solicitation number is W911QX25QA058, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 90 days after receipt of order. Responses should be emailed to Andrea Minter at andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil, with submissions including the extent to which technical specifications can be met, business type, size classification, and small business designations. The market research aims to ensure adequate competition among potential responsible contractors.
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Sources Sought Instructions
Sources Sought Template:
(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 : 11 JULY 2025
(3) Classification Code : 66
(4) NAICS Code: 334516
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for One (1) High Throughput Cell Sorter
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA058
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after posting
(10) Contact Point: Andrea Minter, Contract Specialist, andrea.m.minter.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. Salient Characteristics:
The Contractor shall provide quantity one (1) high throughput cell sorter that has the following minimum specifications, or equivalent:
1. Shall have the ability to sort a variety of mammalian cell types and nuclei.
2. Shall have no sample-to-sample carryover or contamination.
3. Shall not produce aerosols during sorting.
4. Shall have the ability to sort based on at least 2 (two) fluorescence parameters and 2 (two) scatter parameters.
5. Shall be able to perform low-pressure sorting to maintain cell integrity and viability.
6. Shall support both bulk sorting and single-cell dispensing.
7. Shall provide onboard sample temperature control to enable ambient room temperature and cooling to 5 degrees Celsius.
8. Shall be able to process 8 (eight) samples in less than 30 minutes.
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 1,000 standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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.
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time no later than five (5) days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Andrea Minter, andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil. Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Andrea Minter.
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Andrea Minter at andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil or (520) 691-5390. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Adelphi, Maryland
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 90 days ARO
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