96-wELL GLASS PLATE

Added: Jun 11, 2013 4:28 pm SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
The US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defence , Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, seeks sources and information for a custom 96-well glass plate with the following specifications. Drawings are attached.
1. The plate must be 1.0 cm thick, 8.6 cm wide, and 12.7 cm long.
2. The plate must have 96 wells in a 12 column by 8 row format. The first and last rows must be 7.0 cm apart on center, and all other rows evenly distributed. The first and last columns must be 10.0 cm apart on center and all other columns evenly distributed.
3. The well dimensions of each well must be as follows:
a. The well depth must be between 8-9 mm.
b. The diameter of the well bottom must be 0.3 mm.
c. The diameter of the well top must be 5 mm.
d. The well bottom should be flat, though round bottom may be acceptable if necessary.
e. Well bottom must be polished to be optically clear. It may be acceptable if the outer edges of the well bottoms are not polished. We estimate we need 90% of the bottom to be polished especially the center.

This sources sought notice is to seek information from prospective offerors to:
1. Gain a better understanding of the capabilities in the commercial marketplace
2. Understand appropriate period of time of delivery or proposals
3. Understand implications of solicitation requirement for a bid sample to be submitted alongside business and technical proposals
This sources sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire follow-on acquisition. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought, or otherwise pay for the information requested. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this sources sought notice and the Government's use of such information. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If so included, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information.
Responses to this sources sought shall be electronically transmitted to Jackie McGurk, Contract Specialist; email: sjacklyn.r.mcgurk.civ@mail.mil. No telephone calls will be accepted.
This notice will be closed on 25 JUN 2013 at 1630hrs EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)