Automated Screw Cap Decappers - QTY two (2)

Please see attached document with the following information:

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: 16 June 2022                  

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 339112              

(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 two (2) Automated Screw Cap Decappers

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX-22-Q-0125

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 23 June 2022

(10) Contact Point: Michelle Mattingly, Acquisition Specialist,

       michelle.r.matingly.ctr@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. Salient Characteristics

The Contractor shall provide quantity requires quantity two (2) automated screw cap decappers with the following minimum specifications:

1. Ability to scan 1D and 2D barcodes of various types
2. Supports 24-well, 48-well, and 96-well racked tube formats
3. Supports tubes with internal and external threading
4. Supports the use of multiple consumable labware types to include:
   1. 0.25 millileter (mL) to 1.4 mL microtubes
   2. 1 mL to 10 mL cryovials
5. Has a footprint smaller than 360 inches (in)2
6. Does not require an external computer for operations
7. Ability to decap/cap tubes by rows, columns, and full plates in each of the formats (24-well, 48-well, and 96-well)
8. Ability to output a csv/excel file

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
2. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1000 employees 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.].
3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 1200 eastern standard time on 23 June 2022. Submissions should be emailed to Michelle Mattingly, michelle.r.mattingly.ctr@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Michelle Mattingly, michelle.r.mattingly.ctr@army.mil.

Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

 (13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Austin, TX.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Three (3) months after contract award (ACA).