Sources Sought_Microscope.docx
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX25Q0107
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This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Army Research Laboratory seeking potential sources for two inverted fluorescence microscopes/cell imagers. The microscopes must meet specific technical requirements, including imaging capabilities across brightfield, phase contrast, and at least four fluorescence channels, accommodating four objectives (5X, 10X, 20X, 40X), and including a color camera with touchscreen/tablet software. One microscope requires filter cubes for Acridine Orange, Propidium Iodide, and DAPI, while the other needs filter cubes for GFP, DAPI, and mCherry.
The Sources Sought is targeted at small businesses, specifically encouraging participation from Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) categories. Interested parties must submit responses within five days of posting, including details on specification compliance, business type, past performance, and country of origin. The contract will be performed at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, with an estimated delivery timeframe of six weeks after award. The NAICS code is 333248, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
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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 : 29 July 2025
(3) Classification Code : 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
(4) NAICS Code : 333248
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 employees
| (6) Contracting Office Address: | Army Research Laboratory |
| 2800 Powder Mill Rd | |
| Adelphi, Maryland |
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for two (2) inverted fluorescence microscope/cell imager that has the following minimum specification
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25Q0107
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after date of posting.
(10) Contact Point: Will Korzeniewski, william.p.korzeniewski.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 microscopes shall meet the following salient characteristics:
1. Shall be able to image brightfield, phase contrast, and at least four (4) fluorescence channels.
2. Shall be able to accommodate at least four (4) different objectives and include objectives for 5X, 10X, 20X, and 40X magnification.
3. Shall include a color camera.
4. Shall include the required touchscreen or tablet with installed software required for taking images.
5. Shall have a mechanical stage and any applicable adapters to accommodate petri dishes, 6-well plates, and microscope slides.
6. One (1) inverted fluorescence microscope/cell imager shall be able to accommodate at least three (3) filter cubes and come with filter cubes capable of imaging Acridine Orange, Propidium Iodide, and DAPI.
7. One (1) inverted fluorescence microscope/cell imager shall be able to accommodate at least three (3) filter cubes and come with filter cubes capable of imaging GFP, DAPI, and mCherry.
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 333924. 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 Will Korzeniewski, william.p.korzeniewski.civ@army.mil
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Will Korzeniewski, william.p.korzeniewski.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: Six (6) weeks after award image1.emf
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