Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

1 Basic Requirement: The particle sizer required must be a laboratory grade instrument used for the measurement of size, molecular weight, mobility and zeta potential of dispersed particles and molecu... 1 Basic Requirement: The particle sizer required must be a laboratory grade instrument used for the measurement of size, molecular weight, mobility and zeta potential of dispersed particles and molecules in solution. The instrument must be capable of measuring particles ranging in size from 0.3 nm to 10 microns. It must cover a range of molecular weights spanning 980 Daltons to 2x107 Daltons. It must be able to measure Zeta potentials across a range > +/- 500mV and a mobility range >+/- 20?.cm/V.s. The systems optical bench must include a Helium Neon laser (633nm, max 4mW) with an APD detector. Additional Requirements: Instrument must use 120V/60 Hz US standard power. Instrument controller and analysis software must come loaded on a desktop computer with color display monitor running Windows 10 operating system also 120v/60Hz. Software must include concentration calculator and provide for linking to standard operating procedures for creating custom automated measurement sequences. Must have non?invasive back scattering technology. The position of the sampling volume within the measurement cell must be variable, either by automatic or manual control, to minimize signal interference and measure the sample with minimal or no dilution required. Must be capable of optimal positioning by brief measurements and analyses of correlation at varying depths of focus. Zeta potential measurement must be by diffusion barrier technique allowing for measurement of minimal sample quantities (approx. 30 microliters). Must be equipped with a folded capillary cell which enables size measurement before and after zeta potential determination without transferring the sample between cuvettes or measurement cells. Must come with components necessary for performing surface potential measurements. Must be capable of Mixed Mode Measurement Phase Analysis Light Scattering for the measurement of zeta potential and protein mobility. Must be capable of testing low mobility samples by combining fast field and slow field reversal. Must come equipped an autosampler to accommodate up to 96 sample vials to accurately deliver each sample into the analyzer for automated particle or molecular size measurements. Must have the ability to measure in a continuous flow mode with a size range from 0.6nm to 6 microns during flow measurement.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure A Particle Sizer on a small business set-aside basis. The U.S. Government encourages all small businesses, in all socioecon... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure A Particle Sizer on a small business set-aside basis. The U.S. Government encourages all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated AICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. A need is anticipated for The Particle Sizer . It is the U.S. Government's intent to compete this requirement between capable small businesses.Please submit the following information along with specifications: Product: Manufactured by: Manufacturing Location: Country of Origin: Are you a Dealer or Manufacturer? Are you a Small or Large Business? Is the Manufacturer a Small or Large Business? Is the Product available via Army CHESS, DoD ESI, GSA, NASA SEWP, and/or Open Market? Please submit your information to patricialee.a.pomarico.civ@mail.mil NLT than 24 January 2020 @ 12:30 pm EST. In response to sources sought, also please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help demonstrate that the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.