Sources Sought.doc

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 : 09/22/2025

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 334516

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for One (1) Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal with Super Resolution via Reassignment (SoRA) live cell imaging microscope.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA001

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 09/26/2025

(10) Contact Point: [Andrea Minter], Contract Specialist, andrea.m.minter.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. Technical Specifications:

Nikon’s CSU W1 SoRA spinning disk system contains the following unique specifications:

· Support and output of Nikon’s exclusive 25mm field-of-view (FOV)

· 4,000 revolutions/minute up to seven (7) excitation lines (405/446/477/520/546/638/749) with integration of a Lumencor Ziva as the light source

· Disk bypass mode for retention of all widefield capabilities

· Dual-camera output options if needed for high speed true 2 channel simultaneous imaging.

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 1,000 size 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 five (5) days after date of posting by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Submissions should be emailed to Andrea Minter, Contract Specialist, andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this Sources Sought may be directed to Andrea Minter, Contract Specialist, andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil

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(13) Place of Contract Performance: US Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 30-90 days ARO

Last updated 2/13/2017