SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Maintenance of High Precision Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometer instruments
- Notice Date
- 6/30/2021 7:15:49 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- NIMH-SS-21-004730
- Response Due
- 7/12/2021 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/13/2021
- Point of Contact
- Kim Stapleton
- E-Mail Address
-
kim.stapleton@nih.gov
(kim.stapleton@nih.gov)
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (large business, small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.), relative to NAICS code 811219 (size standard of $22 million). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the PET Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Section (PRSS) of the Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB) requires a maintenance contract or Extended Warranty Plus contract for one preparative Ultra Precision Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and one Mass spectrometer (UPLC-MS) installed in our laboratory in building. 49, room 6A 67, and two additional analytical HPLC systems located in building 10, room B3C342. These instruments are used for the purification, detection and analysis of new chemical compounds synthesized in this lab while we are pursuing NIMH goal which is the discovery of ligands for imaging brain receptors in animal models and in human. Specifically, the NIMH requires the following: A one (1) year complete Extended Warranty Plus contract for each of these instruments, with an option for an additional one (1) year contract. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase an annual maintenance contract for High Precision Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatrography Mass Spectrometer (LCMS) that includes periodic visits for repairs, cleaning and fine-tune up of each of the 4 instruments that are being used by NMIH on the NIH Campus. These instruments are used to perform the purification of new molecules and their analysis before they can be potentially used as new ligands for imaging specific receptors in brain. The lab�s ability to synthesize new classes of chemical compounds depends on available technology and especially on complex and sophisticated instruments that can be used safely in the laboratory. Capability Statement: Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this product or service. Failure to do so will be at your firm's own risk. Respondents must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) best estimated delivery date after receipt of order; (d) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in this announcement. Respondents that�believe that they are authorized resellers of the equipment described in this announcement may provide, in addition to the aforementioned information, as part of their response: quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.)�pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11point or 12point font, 8-1/2"" x 11"" paper size, with 1"" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The information submitted must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the product requirement. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and email addresses. Respondents must reference announcement number NIMH-SS-21-004730 on all correspondence related to this Sources Sought notice. The response must be submitted to kim.stapleton@nih.gov and be received prior to the closing date specified in this announcement. Concluding Statements: Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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