SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- AKTA Go Chromatography System or Equal
- Notice Date
- 6/20/2023 12:03:07 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95023Q00406
- Response Due
- 6/30/2023 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/15/2023
- Point of Contact
- Sneha Singh
- E-Mail Address
-
sneha.singh@nih.gov
(sneha.singh@nih.gov)
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Solicitation Number: 75N95023Q00406 Title:� AKTA Go Chromatography System or Equal Classification Code:� 6640 NAICS Code:� 334516 Size Standard: 1,000 Employees 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 obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality.� 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. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). ����������� This is also a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. For equipment/supply requirements, your response must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. 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 Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation�s leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge. The mission of the NIH also includes enhancing health, lengthening life, reducing illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improves and saves people�s health and lives. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Cell Biology and Biophysics unit (CBBU) conducts biophysical and structural studies on microtubules and microtubules regulating proteins with focused on understanding the function of post-translational modifications on the recruitment of cellular effectors. The required chromatography system is needed for preparation of proteins used on daily basis for multiple ongoing research projects. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a chromatography system for purification of proteins used in biochemical studies of the tubulin/microtubules and their regulators. The laboratory requires a new purification system to replace the AKTA Purifier 10 System damaged during laboratory flood. Project requirements: The contractor must provide an AKTA Go Chromatography System or Equal as described below: ��������� footprint of 335 � 464 mm (width � depth) and �height �705 mm with of F9-T tunnel, to fit in the cold cabinet space. Fraction collector must be compatible with a range of deep-well plates, microplates, and small tubes. F9-T can be placed in a tunnel underneath the system for optimization of cold-room space. UV monitor is silent and eco-friendly with low power consumption and long life span. Requires no warm-up prior to runs and does not heat samples In order to control biomolecule separations, a conductivity detector that functions in the range of one mS/cm to 999.9 mS/cm is needed System have to work with up to 25 ml/min flow rate and pressure up to 5MPa to support commonly used chromatography techniques Because we will be using salt buffers, the entire wetted flow path of the system must be inert to halides. The pump heads must be titanium. This stops the buildup of hydrophobic products within the pump head. All valves and tubing must be PEEK. The pumps, UV, conductivity monitors, valves and fraction collector must all be specified for use in a cold room at 4 degrees C. System must be equipped with static mixer, which requires low maintenance due to no moving parts The system must have modular design, which brings versatility and flexibility in using the system. Additional parts/modules can later be added on to further expand the system capability and productivity. The platform shall contain a sample inlet valve The unit shall contain air sensor, automatically detecting and prevent air from entering columns and enable the safer exclusion of air from the system. The system must be control by software UNICORN version 7.0 or later (or equal), which provides a fast and simple start to creating methods and starting runs, easy protocol transfer during scale-up and an improved visual interface for intuitive and flexible method editing. It also allows of easy access to manual controls even during method runs. The chromatography system must be compatibility with existing equipment (AKTA Pure 25 M1) and the associated chromatography columns, connecting parts and tubing used in the laboratory. Installation shall be provided by a manufacturer certified service technician. On line free training available Technical Support available on site and via phone/email with Protein Purification Applications Scientist Warranty extension for an additional 48 months for unlimited service repair coverage (travel, labor and parts) Quantity: One (1) AKTA Go chromatography system or equal with associated components The Contractor shall provide an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified service technician to perform setup and installation. Anticipated period of performance: The contractor shall deliver and install all equipment within 10-15 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery must be Freight on Board (FOB) destination, include inside delivery, and be coordinated with the Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) prior to shipment. Installation and training must be completed within six (6) weeks after system delivery. Other important considerations: In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government�s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products or services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately.� Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents� technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the solicitation notice number. 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 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2� x 11� paper size, with 1� top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein.� A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. 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 following information shall be included on the first page: 1. Name of Company 2. GSA Contract No. 3. DUNS No./CAGE Code 4. Street Address, City, State, Zip code 5. Name of Person Authorized to Provide Quote 6. Telephone Number and Email Address of Person Authorized to Provide Quote All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.� Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Sneha Singh, Contract Specialist at e-mail address Sneha.Singh@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before Friday, June 30, 2023, 10:00 AM, Eastern Time. �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 www.sam.gov. 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 non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).�
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06721634-F 20230622/230620230124 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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