Sources Sought CO2 Incubator
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- Solicitation number
- NB645060-25-02181
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify vendors capable of providing two CO2 incubators for the Applied Genetics Group's mammalian cell line research projects. The incubators must meet extensive technical specifications including maintaining 37°C temperature, 0-20% CO2 concentration, integrated water reservoir, HEPA filtration, high-temperature sterilization cycle, and microbiological filters for use in stability testing and expanding cell banks for reference material production. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to four pages that include company information, manufacturing details, country of origin, specification sheets, typical lead times, and relevant experience demonstrating their ability to meet the procurement requirements. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to manufacture the incubators in the United States and meet all technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. All responses must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov by June 22, 2025.
This procurement is currently designated as no set-aside, though NIST will consider establishing a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during the market research phase, with all small business categories being considered under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice, and no budget ranges or award values are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The procurement requires delivery of two CO2 incubators within 60 days of contract award, followed by installation in Building 227, Room B229 at NIST Gaithersburg, MD within 90 days of award. The contractor must provide a comprehensive one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel, along with training for up to two NIST personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The equipment will specifically support research involving RM 8675 (NISTCHO), a mammalian cell line producing monoclonal antibodies.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a CO2 Incubator per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the incubator in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB645060-25-02181 Statement of Work.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Incubator | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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