Sources Sought - Thermo Scientific GEMINI S1 FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2024-0020
- Agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- 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
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is conducting market research for the procurement of one (1) Thermo Scientific GEMINI FTIR/RAMAN Chemical Analyzer. The key requirements include a rechargeable battery, field portability, ability to identify at least four components in a mixture, identification of unknown liquids and solids related to drugs, chemicals, and explosives, low concentration analysis support, and ruggedness to MIL-STD-810G and IP67 standards. The analyzer must have dual RAMAN Spectroscopy and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology, with a maximum size of 11 in x 6 in x 3 in and weight of 4-5 lbs. This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (SS/RFI), not a solicitation, and interested parties are asked to provide company information, relevant capabilities and experience, potential teaming arrangements, and any risks or unknowns that may impact their ability to meet the requirements by the due date of May 21, 2024.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any potential incumbents or provide any award value or budget information. The requirement is for the procurement of a single Thermo Scientific GEMINI FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Thermo Scientific GEMINI S1 FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer - Sources Sought
Description: The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is performing market research for the requirement of one (1) Thermo Scientific GEMINI S1 FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer.
This is a Sources Sought (SS) / Request for Information (RFI). This is not a pre-solicitation or solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any bid and/or proposal preparation costs. The Government will not accept proposals at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in attached Statement of Work document.
Submission Details: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI announcement. Responses should address the following questions:
1. Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (i.e. 8a, HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide the identified item. A brief history of the organization.
4. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
5. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industries ability to meet the requirements?
The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to the primary and/or alternate Points of Contact.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Thermo Scientific GEMINI S1 FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer.” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may be blocked by the filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Primary Point of Contact: Andrew Hertel - andrew.hertel.3@us.af.mil
Alternate Point of Contact: Chris Stokes - chris.stokes.1@us.af.mil
Update #1 ·
Thermo Scientific GEMINI FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer - Sources Sought
Description: The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is performing market research for the requirement of one (1) Thermo Scientific GEMINI FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer.
This is a Sources Sought (SS) / Request for Information (RFI). This is not a pre-solicitation or solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any bid and/or proposal preparation costs. The Government will not accept proposals at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in attached Statement of Work document.
Submission Details: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI announcement. Responses should address the following questions:
1. Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (i.e. 8a, HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide the identified item. A brief history of the organization.
4. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
5. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industries ability to meet the requirements?
The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to the primary and/or alternate Points of Contact.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Thermo Scientific GEMINI FTIR/RAMAN Analyzer.” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may be blocked by the filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Primary Point of Contact: Andrew Hertel - andrew.hertel.3@us.af.mil
Alternate Point of Contact: Chris Stokes - chris.stokes.1@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Thermo Gemini (Final) - 15 May 24.pdf | ||
| SOW Thermo Gemini (Final) - 8 May 24.pdf |
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