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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 30, 2019 FBO #6428
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- Camera, High-Sensitivity for Measuring Dispersed Particles and Molecules (Research Lab Equipment)

Notice Date

6/28/2019
 

Notice Type

Synopsis
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

36C26219Q0901
 

Response Due

7/2/2019
 

Archive Date

8/1/2019
 

Point of Contact

gene.chu2@va.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES-SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources-sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources-sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334516 (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this sources-sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources-sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA San Diego Healthcare System - Research Service, is seeking to procure one high-sensitivity camera system for measuring the size of dispersed particles and molecules in solution; accurate quantification that is not possible with electron microscopy techniques. The salient characteristics of a (Brand Name or Equal) high-sensitivity camera system for measuring the size of dispersed particles and molecules in solution: Must use a high-sensitivity scientific CMOS camera for lower limit detection. Must have a fixed stage type for placement of particles. Must include an additional laser for fluorescence detection, either 488 or 532. Must feature an automatic syringe pump for nanoparticles. Must have a programmable temperature control for stability of samples. Must include software suite for tracking/recording nanoparticle analysis. Must be capable of simultaneously performing measurements of size of particles from 10 nm to 2000 nm and concentration from 106 109 particles per ml while providing high resolution size distributions. Must be capable of simultaneously performing protein aggregation and viscosity analysis with fluorescence mode detection of labeled particles. Must include a minitower PC with MS Windows 10 compatible 64-bit CPU. Must include a 23 LED monitor. Must include a standard US English keyboard. Must include camera system-related high speed firewire (500 port) cables that are rated for the US-Euro-UK-China. Must include scheduled installation and training upon delivery. Must include a minimum 12-month standard manufacturer s warranty upon delivery. Brand Name Information: The manufacturer is Malvern Panalytical Part# Model Description / Details QTY NTA5330 NanoSight NS300 NanoSight NS300 with high sensitivity camera for the measurement of size of dispersed particles and molecules in solution. 1 NTA1302 NS300 532 NanoSight NS300 532 nm green laser module 1 CPH3180US 64-bit Windows 10 NTA PC Package - US 64-bit Windows 10 Mini-Tower PC Standard US English keyboard Kit of Mains Cables straight Euro-UK-USA-China. NTA Software Activation 1 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes. (9) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? ***Should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.*** (10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (11) Please provide your DUNS number. (12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to gene.chu2@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than July 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice shall not be considered as requests to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (28-JUN-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link To Document
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LBVANBC/VAMD/36C26219Q0901/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;VA San Diego Healthcare System - Research Service;3350 La Jolla Village Drive;San Diego, CA

Zip Code: 92161

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05355586-F 20190630/190628230015 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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