Biotage horizon 5000

The U.S. Geological Survey Western Energy Resources Science Center has a requirement for a three-position automated disk extractor system that conditions the disk, loads the sample (20 mL to 2L) and elutes the analytes all without user intervention for generating extracts from liquids samples.

Minimal Salient Characteristics/Specs

- Be able to extract a 1(one) liter water sample for analysis via EPA 8270 method

- Collect and elute analytes from a solid phase medium

- Automated extraction procedure controlled via Biotage Horizon 5000 control software

- Generate equivalent extracts to our current Biotage Horizon 5000 system

All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the requested equipment to the primary contact below. Firms responding should indicate whether their socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, serviced disabled veteran, woman/women owned, HUBZone, etc.). The Government¿s evaluation of the capabilities of respondents will factor into whether the forthcoming solicitation will be conducted using full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses or small business designation. This requirement is expected to result in the award of a firm-fixed price contract.

The NAICS code is 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought notice is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in responses to this notice. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments.

Contracting Office Address:

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Reston, VA 20192-0002

United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Maria Seda

mseda@usgs.gov

703-648-7362