Electroantennography GC-EAD/SSR Tools

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
SS-1143500
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) in the Northeast Area is conducting market research for electroantennogram instrumentation and related equipment. Specifically, they are seeking sources for specialized scientific tools including controllers, probes, software, and accessories compatible with Syntech systems for electroantennographic research. The agency requires new materials fully compatible with existing Syntech instrumentation, with software capable of GC-EAD signal recording, real-time data recording, and probe connectivity to Syntech IDAC systems. This Sources Sought Notice is designed to identify potential qualified vendors across various business categories, including small businesses, HUBZone businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, 8(a) businesses, veteran-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses. Responses must be submitted by January 10, 2025, at 0900 AM EST to Rebecca Lumpkin via email, with a capability statement, product descriptions, company contact information, SAM.gov UEI Number, business size classification, and place of manufacture.

The Sources Sought Notice does not specify a set-aside designation, indicating the procurement is currently open to all qualified vendors in the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) category. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the notice. Respondents are explicitly instructed not to submit pricing information at this stage, as the notice is purely for market research and capability assessment purposes. The government reserves the right to publish a Combined Synopsis solicitation on SAM.gov after reviewing submitted responses, and emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a commitment to procure the requested equipment. Potential vendors are advised that the government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt of information or provide feedback on submissions, and all expenses associated with responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent.

Notice text

Sources Sought Notice 

GC-EAD/SSR Tools 

Sources Sought #1143500-SS 

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. 

The USDA, Northeast area, BARC location requires electroantennogram instrumentation, controllers, probes, software, and accessories with Syntech system capability. New materials must be fully compatible with existing Syntech instrumentation, and software must be Syntech EAG, GC-EAD signal recording and analysis programming with real-time data recording, and allow probe connectivity to Syntech IDAC systems. The software must be compatible with all Syntech IDAC systems using the appropriate driver. 

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.  

Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.    

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses. Please state if you are a large business or a small business according to the NAICS code listed in this Sources Sought. 

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.  

Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response defines how it can specifically meet the specifications for the items requested.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  After reviewing the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov.  

Submit the Following: 

  • Capability Statement and/or product descriptions that demonstrate your ability to meet all of the specific requirements, including Company Contact Info. 

  • SAM.gov UEI Number. 

  • Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NACIS 334516. 

  • State place of manufacture for item(s).  

Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by January 10, 2025, by 0900 AM EST, the specified due date and time to be considered.   

Email responses to Rebecca Lumpkin at rebecca.lumpkin@usda.gov.  

Responses will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry.  

Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request. 

 

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