Sources Sought Nanoliter Liquid Handling System
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- Solicitation number
- NB643050-25-02245
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
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- Angela Hitt angela.hitt@nist.gov (303) 497-7305
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing a Non-contact Nanoliter Liquid Handling System for its Materials Measurement Laboratory's Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The required system must be a benchtop device capable of dispensing nanoliter volumes with 99% droplet detection accuracy, featuring 0.1 nL dispense resolution and accuracy within +/-8%, while being compatible with various liquids and plate geometries. The system must operate within an 18-25°C temperature range, weigh less than 22kg, and include built-in software control with standard laboratory power compatibility. 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 submission deadline for capability statements is July 7, 2025, and responses must be sent electronically to Contracting Officer Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov.
This sources sought notice does not currently specify any set-aside designation, 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 under consideration. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The contractor will be required to deliver, install, and provide training within 30 calendar days of contract award, with installation and training occurring during normal business hours. A one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel must be provided with the system, which will support NIST's bioeconomy and biomanufacturing standards development through precise analyte deposition and research-grade test material production. The notice does not specify award values or budget ranges, and emphasizes that this market research tool does not commit the government to any future contract award.
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 Nanoliter Liquid Handling System 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 handling system 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 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 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 Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB643050-25-02245 Statement of Work.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Handling System | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Nanoliter Liquid Handling System | Pre-Solicitation |
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