SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Sources Sought for one (1) fully functioning automated nucleic acid purification instrument.
- Notice Date
- 8/29/2022 9:45:05 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI ADELPHI MD 20783-1197 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX22Q0184
- Response Due
- 8/29/2022 8:59:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Douglas Dennard, Phone: 3013943371, Alex Gilliam, Phone: 3013941203
- E-Mail Address
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douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil
(douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil)
- Description
- (1) Action Code�:���� SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.� This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date�:� 29 August 2022 (3) Classification Code�: 6640����� (4) NAICS Code:��� 334516 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees (6) Contracting Office Address:��� 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject:� Sources Sought for one (1) fully functioning automated nucleic acid purification instrument. (8) Proposed Solicitation Number:� W911QX22Q0184 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Due Five (5) business days after posting (10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. �The Contractor shall provide one (1) fully functioning automated nucleic acid purification instrument which meet the following minimum requirements: The aforementioned system shall meet the following specifications Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA) and micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) reliably from any sample type Fully automated mid- to high throughput purification Capable of using 96-well plates for sample input Uses dedicated purification kits Contains design features to minimize cross-contamination between samples Capable of 24 to 96 samples per run, in increments of 8 samples Uses a vacuum-driven system to perform a fast bind�wash�elute procedure during sample purification Software that automatically calculates tip amount and reagent volumes according to the number of samples Software that fully documents every run Software that allows importing bar code databases Software that indicates where plasticware should be placed on the instrument Software that provides a checklist for setup Translucent hood High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air filter and positive clean air pressure Ultraviolet (UV) light for decontamination Used tip ejection via a disposal chute and side mounted disposal collection box with a secure fitting lid External tip ejection Includes a vacuum station, worktable, and liquid handling Compact system with an instrument footprint less than 530 square inches (in2) Vacuum station footprint less than 320 in2 Worktable that provides positions for 4 SBS-standard plates (footprint 5.03 inches (in) (128 millimeters (mm)) x 3.358 in (86 mm), compatible to accept 96-well plates or tip racks Worktable that provides positions for one (1) custom adapter for a reagent trough plate compatible to accept reagent troughs Worktable that provides positions for vacuum chamber with chambers for waste and elution Liquid handling utilizes eight (8) pipetting channels Capable of pipetting volumes of 20�200 microliter (?l) with less than 4% coefficient of variation Uses 200 ?l non-conductive tips Minimal regular maintenance requirements Delivery to 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783 no later than 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.� Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. �Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employee�s standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. If a small business, you must also list any small, disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59AM eastern standard time due five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil and Alex Gilliam, Acquisition Specialist, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil � Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. �(13) Place of Contract Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Attn: Rebecca Renberg 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Delivery date 15 October 2022
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Adelphi, MD 20783, USA
- Zip Code: 20783
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20783
- Record
- SN06445418-F 20220831/220829230135 (samdaily.us)
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