A02_-_Sources_Sought_(Final).doc

(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 : 05/08/2019

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 334516

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Echo 525 Acoustic Wave Liquid Transfer System

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0134

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 05/15/2019

(10) Contact Point: Nathaniel Drake, Contract Specialist, Nathaniel.s.drake.civ@mail.mil, (301) 394-0261

(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. INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to LabCyte Inc. 170 Rose Orchard Way Farmington, NY 14425. The Government intends on the purchase of one (1) Echo 525 Liquid Handler (Part Number (P/N): ECHO525-OmicsLC). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals that meet or exceed the specifications for one (1) Echo 525 Liquid Handler (P/N: ECHO525-OmicsLC) received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

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 334516, 1,000 employee 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 11:59pm eastern standard time on 05/15/2019. Submissions should be emailed to Nathaniel Drake, Nathaniel.s.drake.civ@mail.mil. Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Nathaniel Drake.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Nathaniel Drake at Nathaniel.s.drake.civ@mail.mil or (301) 394-0261. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: 2506 Speedway NMS 3.116, Austin TX MD 78710

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: July 9th, 2019

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