Sources Sought for One (1) High Throughput Cell Sorter

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking sources for the procurement of one (1) high throughput cell sorter through solicitation W911QX-25-Q-A058. The cell sorter must meet specific technical requirements including the ability to sort mammalian cell types and nuclei with no sample-to-sample carryover, operate without aerosol production, and sort based on at least two fluorescence and two scatter parameters. Key specifications include low-pressure sorting to maintain cell integrity, support for both bulk and single-cell dispensing, onboard temperature control from ambient to 5°C, and the capability to process eight samples in under 30 minutes. Vendors must respond within five days of the July 11, 2025 posting date, submitting detailed information about their capability to meet specifications, business classification, small business status, and past performance. The response deadline is July 18, 2025, with submissions required to be emailed to Andrea Minter at andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, though the sources sought notice specifically targets small businesses including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract will be performed in Adelphi, Maryland, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 90 days after receipt of order. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies). The market research aims to ensure adequate competition among potential responsible contractors, with vendors required to specify the extent to which they can meet technical specifications and provide their business type and size classification. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the documentation.