SSN - STACIS iX Table.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

1. Solicitation Number: 75N95023Q00194

2. Title: ATMC STACIS iX Laser Vibration Isolation Table

3. Classification Code: 66 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4. NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

5. Description:

This is a SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal of abstracts or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses (e.g., 8(a), Veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and women-owned small businesses);

and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your response 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 334516 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 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 market research and information purposes only. Furthermore, it should be noted that any future solicitations that may be issued as a result of this notice, or in response to this requirement, may be issued using a different solicitation number from the one identified above.

Background: The Cell Biology and Biophysics unit (CBBU) performs measurements of microtubules and microtubule associated proteins and their kinetics and dynamics at the single molecule level. In order to discern the molecular level events, we need to perform super resolution and localization microscopy. These experiments necessitate the need to have a stable platform that isolates all vibration from the outside. As measured, there are large amplitude vibrations on the third floor of bldg. 35 around 2 Hz. The STACIs iX

Laser tables are the only choice to meet our needs down to 0.6Hz damping.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure one (1) STACIS iX Optical Laser Table Bases to eliminate the vibration and distortion of inverted laser microscopes used to collect recorded data. The table will provide stability through vibration cancellation technology to isolate any movement. This will prevent any disruption during data recordings.

Project requirements: The Contractor shall provide one (1) STACIS iX Vibration

Isolation Laser Table to the following specifications:

• One STACIS Laser Table and base measuring 5’x7’x78”

• Table will have vibration isolation of -6 dB at 1Hz, -15 to -20dB at 2HX and -25 or more at 3Hz and above

• Tables shall have an 8” height frame

• Tables will have hybrid system (passive and active) for vibration isolation

• Vendor shall provide and qualified field service engineer on site for up to 1 day to optimize and certify tables.

• Incorporates patented STACIS® technology

• Active inertial vibration cancellation system

• Vibration cancellation starts below 1 Hz

• Extended stroke piezoelectric actuators, up to 60 microns.

• 6 active degrees-of-freedom

• Consists of two isolation systems in series for maximum vibration isolation

• Incorporates patented MaxDamp® Air Isolators

• Simple, robust and cost-effective

• Optional shelves for mounting equipment under the table

• Includes TMC's DC-2020 Digital Controller

Delivery Date: 12-14 weeks after award date.

Ship to:

NIMH

BG NIHBC 35A - PNRC II RM 3B-307

35 CONVENT DR

BETHESDA, MD 20892

Warranty: One year warranty on all parts electrical and mechanical.

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 Scott Duernberger, Contract Specialist at e-mail address scott.duernberger@nih.gov.

The response must be received on or before 2:00pm Eastern Time July 27, 2022.

“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 pre-solicitation 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).”