SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- ITG Ge68/Ga68 Generator - Combined Sources Sought/Solicitation
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center/Office of Purchasing & Contracts, 6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 106, MSC 5480, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-5480
- ZIP Code
- 20892-5480
- Solicitation Number
- 17-001580
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2017
- Point of Contact
- Ogochukwu Nwankwo, Phone: 3014961446
- E-Mail Address
-
ogochukwu.nwankwo@nih.gov
(ogochukwu.nwankwo@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Responses Extended to Friday September 1st, 2017 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and capability of sources and possible solutions for a ITG Ge68/Ga68 Generator (including certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, and HUBZone firms; veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and women-owned small businesses). This notice is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, Solicitation, Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained herein. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this sources sought. Any responses received will not be used as a proposal. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firms’ ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this synopsis is for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Office of Purchasing and Contracts (OPC) to identify potential sources and seek possible solutions for a Maintenance agreement for Agilent Certified Technicians trained to repair and maintain the Agilent 6200 Series Accurate-Mass TOF LC/MS system. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The Government does not intend to award a Delivery Order/Task Order on the basis of this RFI/SSN or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI/RFI and the Government's use of such information. Responses to this notice shall be limited to 20 pages, and must include: 1. Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. 2. Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 3. Business size for a NAICS: 334516 with size limitation standards of the employees and status, if qualified as an 8(a) firm (must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Disadvantaged Business (must be certified by SBA), Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone firm (must be certified by SBA), and/or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (must be listed in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages) 4. DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc). Companies also must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered as potential sources. 5. Identification of the firm's government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) by Schedule number and contract number and/or SINs that are applicable to this potential requirement are also requested (e.g. GSA, NITAAC, NASA SEWP). Please submit copies of any documentation, such as letters or certificates to indicate the firm's status (see item #3 above). Teaming arrangements are acceptable, and the information required above on the company responding to this announcement shall also be provided for each entity expected to be teammates of the respondent for performance of this work. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. Interested Offerors should submit their capability statement not exceeding twenty (20) pages in length, excluding standard brochures. All information received in response to this notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Information provided in response to this notice will be used to assess alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process. This notice is part of Government Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. The NH/CC will use the information submitted in response to this notice at its discretion and will not provide comments to any submission; however, the content of any responses to this notice may be reflected in subsequent solicitation. NIH/CC/OPC reserves the right to contact any respondent to this notice for the sole purpose of enhancing NIH/CC/OPC 's understanding of the notice submission. This announcement is Government market research, and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses. It is emphasized that this is a notice for planning and information purposes only and is not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contractual agreement, nor will the government pay for information solicited. The NIH CC invites all interested parties that have the resources, capabilities, and expertise to submit a written response to this Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN). This RFI/SSN is being sought strictly for the purpose of gaining knowledge of services and supplies available with an estimate of their corresponding costs and should not be construed as intent, commitment, or promise to acquire services, supplies, or solutions offered. No contract will result from any response to this RFI/SSN. The NIH CC will not pay for any information herein requested nor is it liable for any cost incurred by the vendor. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of the evaluation. Responses to this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted before the closing date and time to the attention of the Purchasing Agent listed below. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE no later than 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, August 11, 2017. The capabilities response shall be e-mailed to: Attn: Ogochukwu Nwankwo MBA Telephone Number: (301) 496-1446 E-mail Address: Ogochukwu.Nwankwo@nih.gov Procedural, administrative, contractual, and technical or requirement questions and answers may be directed to the purchasing agent listed above. The NIH appreciates your response to this request.
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