Sources Sought Notice - 75N95023Q00195.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

1. Solicitation Number: 75N95023Q00195

2. Title: Premium Workstation Computer Systems and Accessories for a Zeiss 34-channel LSM880 Confocal Microscope

3. Classification Code: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

4. NAICS Code: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing

5. Size Standard: 1,250 employees

6. Description:

This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified business sources; whether they are small businesses or other than small businesses. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule).

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure two Premium Workstation Computer Systems and Accessories for a Zeiss 34-channel LSM880

Confocal Microscope (S/N 2802000224), as well as the installation and setup of the computers to the microscope system with essential software for the LSM880 laser scanning microscope.

General Requirements:

The system is a fully motorized inverted microscope with motorized scanning stages and autofocus devices. This instrument has four lasers (405, 488, 561, and 633 nm) with an upgrade path for additional lasers if needed. It has identical confocal attachments including: (1) A filter-less main dichroic that can handle multiple combinations of laser lines, and (2) A filter-less detection system that allows for custom detection windows.

The Workstation Premium ZEISS 60A R2 (brand name or equal) and its accessories are essential components for operation of this system.

A Capable Offeror must demonstrate its ability to provide the following brand name or equal items to the Government:

Item 1: Workstation Premium ZEISS 60A R2 (hp Z6) - (410203-9912-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 2: SysConf 3c HP Z6 R2 W10 LTSC2019 LSM 8 - (000000-2360-143); Qty. 1 PC Item 3: PC Processor Intel Xeon Gold 5222 (hp Z6) - (410330-0600-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 4: PC Memory 32 GB (1x32) DDR4-2933 (hp Z6) - (410303-3205-000); Qty. 4 PC Item 5: Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro RTX4000 8GB - (410331-2300-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 6: Language pack english US - (410380-0200-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 7: Network adapter 2x10 GbE RJ45 (hp Z6) – (410358-0503-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 8: USB 3.0 Card PCIe Quad Chip - (410358-0401-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 9: 7-Port USB2.0 Hub w/PSU 20W 5V/4A - (000000-2222-234); Qty. 1 PC Item 10: Adapter USB-4x RS232 EX-1334V - (410358-0503-000); Qty. 1 PC Item 11: Bundle RT-System Standard – (000000-2200-460); Qty. 1 PC Item 12: Installation - (000000-1491-298); Qty. 1 PC

Anticipated period of performance: 12 months - Delivery 30-45 days of purchase order

Other important considerations: 1-year full warranty upon time of installation

In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government’s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25.

Capability statement /information sought.

Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products or services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice.

However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number.

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted to Alexander Beraud, Contract Specialist, at e-mail address alexander.beraud@nih.gov.

The response must be received on or before April 17, 2023, 3:00 pm, Eastern Time.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in www.sam.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Primary Point of Contact:

Alexander Beraud Contract Specialist Alexander.Beraud@nih.gov Phone: 301-443-6677

Secondary Point of Contact:

Joshua Lazarus Contracting Officer Josh.Lazarus@nih.gov Phone: 301-443-6677