SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Gel Imager - Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 7/23/2021 9:18:16 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B21Q0116SS
- Response Due
- 7/30/2021 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/14/2021
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo, Phone: 6088900067
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Description
- A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Quote. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources and to determine the capability of Small Business and/or Large Business companies to provide the supplies/services described below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. Department of Agriculture (ARS) requests responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these products and service. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 334516, with a Size Standard of 1,000 employees and the PSC Code is 6525. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Gel Imager Scope of Work: The USDA-ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in�Peoria, IL is seeking sources for a Gel Imager. Background: Instrument needs to do multiple functions as described above in features and have the optional to obtain extended Warranty as needed to ensure continued and reliable operation in support of the NCAUR research mission. Vendor is to deliver a Gel Imager in new factory condition with two-year Warranty and 1 preventative maintenance visit. Technical Requirements:� Two-year Warranty One Preventative Maintenance Visit Remote Technical Support Software updates Customizable to collect multiple signal types on the same gel. Can image Petri plates, well plates and TLC plates Can image nucleic acid, protein gels, western blots, leaf sections Customizable quantitation and normalization 6 excitation and 6 emission filters. Uses green LEDS as light source, Also has visible light LED and IR LED. Instrument self-diagnosis Mechanical zoom available Government Furnished: Government will be present during delivery and installation of equipment. If needed, the government will supply a standard loading dock to accept delivery of the unit. The government will supply a location with suitable instrument requirements (space, electricity) as needed to operate the instrument. Equipment will be delivered to 1815 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois. Given CoVid restrictions, additional requirements will be in place for entrance to the lab. These will be communicated with the equipment supplier. Attempts will be made to ensure that safety is met for all parties and the equipment delivered in a timely manner. Travel: All service visits will be coordinated with NCAUR. Contractor�s Key Personnel: Only factory trained engineers are to perform any service procedure. Security Requirements: A copy of an official government photo ID (State-issued driver�s license or ID card, passport, green card, etc.) must be provided no later than one week before arrival of contract service technician(s) except in the case of emergency service, were only the name of the technician provided via email or telephone will be necessary.� Security access to the NCAUR facility will be provided based on this identification requirement.� Freight drivers must comply with NCAUR COVID-19 pandemic guidelines to include the wearing of face masks and maintaining 6 foot social distancing. Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act Certification: Offeror will represent that: (1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. Key Deliverables: Gel Imager Analysis Software Delivery Instillation Training/Orientation 2-year warranty Emergency Maintenance Software Upgrades Delivery: Delivery, instillation, and training must be provided at USDA-ARS 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604 within 60 days after award. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Peoria, IL and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Capability Statement: Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company�s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register in SAM. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS.�Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements. To be eligible, all vendors must also be registered in SAM under the specific NAICS code listed as part of this sources sought. If a prospective vendor is not registered under the specified NAICS code and would qualify to be registered under it then they must update their SAM registration prior to providing a capabilities statement. Finally, to be eligible, all vendors must be NDAA 889 Certified. If they do not currently have a NDAA 889 Certification, then they must complete the attached NDAA 889 Certification form and submit it with your capability statement in GSA eBuy so that they can be added to the list of NDAA 889 Certified vendors. Submitting a Capability Statements: Responses should be submitted to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by no later than Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. CST. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Disclaimer: 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.�Respondents are also advised that under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information or provide feedback about any of the information received.�After review of the responses received, the Government may issue a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation. No proprietary, sensitive, confidential or classified information shall be included with your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/ab33bcdddb3d48adb31aed9efb171aac/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Peoria, IL 61604, USA
- Zip Code: 61604
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 61604
- Record
- SN06072429-F 20210725/210723230119 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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