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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 06, 2022 SAM #7646
SOURCES SOUGHT

J -- Service Contract for a Leica - Confocal Stellaris Microscope

Notice Date

11/4/2022 12:09:39 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

811210 —
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
 

ZIP Code

38776
 

Solicitation Number

12405B23Q0013
 

Response Due

11/11/2022 10:00:00 AM
 

Point of Contact

Shalunda Mix
 

E-Mail Address

shalunda.mix@usda.gov
(shalunda.mix@usda.gov)
 

Description

Sources Sought Notification 12405B23Q0013 for a Service Contract for a Leica - Confocal Stellaris Microscope. This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Fayetteville, AR is requesting information regarding the capability to provide a service contract for a Leica - Confocal Stellaris microscope. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:� Contract will be for the period of 11/24/2022-11/23/2023 (Base) Service and scientific expertise pertaining to the Leica Stellaris confocal microscope systems (including the Leica Stellaris 5); technical training and expertise using Leica Stellaris confocal microscope systems in real-world applications and experiments with ability to provide on-site visit for scientific training and discussion of experimental setup and design pertaining to use of the Stellaris 5 confocal system; technical training and expertise on Leica Stellaris part replacement and microscope system servicing. Option period of 11/24/23-11/23/24 and 11/24/24-11/23/25 will also be included.� The original warranty purchased on the Leica Stellaris 5 confocal microscopy system was from Leica Microsystems. This involved installation, setup, training, and provision of maintenance service was from Leica Microsystems employees that are specifically certified by the company to perform these tasks. Purchase of the warranty extension for the anticipated performance period is critical for continuation of these services, especially training and maintenance services. Failure to purchase the warranty extension from Leica Microsystems will sever our ability to receive continued technical on-site support and training, as well as may cause the voiding of equipment related warranty for parts, repairs, and services. This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 12 p.m., Central Time, on Friday, November 11, 2022, to the attention of Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS, SEA 141 Experiment Station Road P. O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS 38776 Primary Point of Contact: Shalunda Mix Contract Specialist shalunda.mix@usda.gov �
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d262e2f7e5e5469093cb13f888495d62/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA

Zip Code: 72701

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06510587-F 20221106/221104230058 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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