Sources Sought Notice Response Template Form .docx

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Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
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This is a Sources Sought Response Form template for a Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System procurement by the FDA Human Foods Program. The template is designed to collect information from potential vendors regarding their capability to provide and install the required equipment.

The requirement encompasses procurement, delivery, installation, and training of a benchtop single quadrupole mass spectrometer system with optional ion chromatograph capabilities to support food safety research. Key technical specifications include integration with an existing Thermo ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph, mass range of 10-1250 m/z, HESI probe compatibility, scan rates of approximately 20,000 Da/s, full scan and SIM capability, Chromeleon software compatibility, and Windows 11 workstation support. The system must be new equipment and delivered to the FDA/HFP Laboratory at 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740, on or before September 30, 2026. Respondents must address delivery within 60 days of award, installation approach and timeline, FDA location requirements compliance, training plans, warranty details including preventative maintenance, commerciality status, and pricing information. The form also requests information on small business classification, GSA Federal Supply Schedule participation if applicable, business credentials including UEI and CAGE codes, and team qualifications for installation and training. A minimum 12-month warranty and training within 30 days of installation are required. This is a market research sources sought notice only and is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract.

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SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE FORM

Requirement: Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System

SECTION 1 – COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name:

Address:

UEI Number:

CAGE Code:

SAM Registration Status:

Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone):

SECTION 2 – BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION

☐ Small Business ☐ Large Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business ☐ 8(a) ☐ HUBZone

☐ SDVOSB

☐ WOSB

SECTION 3 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

3.1 Product Description

Provide a description of the proposed system include a part number and manufacture name.

3.2 Technical Compliance Matrix

Requirement
Meets (Y/N)
Explanation

Compatible with Thermo ICS-5000+

Mass range 10–1250 m/z

HESI probe

Scan rate ≥ 20,000 Da/s

SIM & full scan capability

Chromeleon software compatibility

Windows 11 workstation

Optional ion chromatograph

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SECTION 4 – DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

Can you meet the required delivery timeline of within 60 days of award?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes, with conditions (explain below) [If yes with conditions or no, provide detailed explanation and proposed alternative timeline] Installation approach:

Can you provide Installation: ☐ Yes☐ No Ability to meet FDA location requirements: ☐ Yes☐ No Installation Timeline: [Insert number of days after delivery] Installation Team:

· Team Size: [Insert number of technicians]

· Team Leader: [Insert name and qualifications]

· Estimated Installation Duration: [Insert hours/days]

SECTION 5 – TRAINING & WARRANTY

Training plan (duration, format):

Warranty details:

Preventative maintenance included: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 6 – COMMERCIALITY

Is the product commercially available? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe commercial sales history:

SECTION 7 – PRICING (ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE)

Estimated total cost:

Cost breakdown:

SECTION 8 – SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGY (IF APPLICABLE)

Subcontracting opportunities:

Teaming arrangements (if any):

SECTION 9 – GSA FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

Do you hold a GSA Schedule contract?

☐ Yes ☐No If yes, please provide:

Field
Information

GSA Schedule Number

GSA Contract Number

Schedule Expiration Date

Special Item Number(s) (SIN)

Is this requirement available on your GSA Schedule?
☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 10 – ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Provide any additional information that may assist the Government.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Name:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

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