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Beta SAM.gov SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Solicitation Number: 75N95022Q00306 Title: Acquisition of MECA500-R3 Robotic Arm System Classification Code: 6640 – Laboratory Supplies NAICS Code: 334516 Descriptio... Beta SAM.gov SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Solicitation Number: 75N95022Q00306 Title: Acquisition of MECA500-R3 Robotic Arm System Classification Code: 6640 – Laboratory Supplies NAICS Code: 334516 Description: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 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 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 Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was officially established in fiscal year 2012 to transform the translational science process so that new treatments and cures for disease can be delivered to patients faster. NCATS, one of 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at NIH, strives to develop innovations to reduce, remove or bypass costly and time-consuming bottlenecks in the translational research pipeline in an effort to speed the delivery of new drugs, diagnostics and medical devices to patients. The Information Technology Research Branch (ITRB) within NCATS has need for a six-axis industrial robot arm that is compact and precise, and can be mounted in multiple orientations. NCATS currently owns and operates two Mecademics MECA500-R3 robot systems and must procure an additional unit to keep up with the increased usage demand. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this procurement is the acquisition of a MECA500-R3 Robotic Arm System. Project requirements: The requested items consist of the following Mecademics brand-name goods: MECA500-R3 System. Catalog number 9000-001. Quantity 1. 500 g payload, 260 mm reach 6-axis industrial robotic arm. PS200W: 24V/8.34A industrial power supply with safety module. Cables: M12 D-Code to RJ45 Ethernet cable (2 m) and M12 to M12 straight male to female DC power cable assembly (2 m). Dongle: D-SUB 15-position dongle for safety IO. Software: Robot Web Interface and firmware updates. Warranty: Standard one-year manufacturer warranty. MEGP-25LS. Catalog number 9300-003. Quantity 1. 48 mm stroke, 40 N adjustable force electric gripper Incl. tool adapter plate, hardware and one-year warranty. MGC-AA25. Catalog number 2003-014. Quantity 1. MEGP-25E M8 6-position shielded, gripper-side angled to robot-side angled communication cableoption (25 cm) MUAP01. Catalog number 9401-002. Quantity 1. Robot’s 125 x 100 mm universal adapter plate for mounting on aluminum T-slotted profile and optical breadboards of 25 mm pitch. Locating dowel pins included. MJ3. Catalog number 9405-001. Quantity 1. Mecademic USB 3-axis joystick. Incl. USB cable MPM500. Catalog number 9406-001. Quantity 1. Mecademic Meca500-R3 pneumatic module. MECA-RDK. Catalog number 9500-002. Quantity 1. RoboDK simulation and offline programming software for Mecademic robots, professional license, one-time purchase. Incl. 1-year maintenance. Anticipated period of performance: One-time delivery to ship after receipt of order. Timeline TBD. Requested Response: The intent of this sources sought notice is to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that is intended to be posted soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond by (1) identifying how their proposed product meets or exceeds the project requirements listed above; and (2) providing product literature, white papers, or capability statements that demonstrate their bona fide ability to supply such an item within the time frame described above. In addition, please state your business size status and whether you are the manufacturer or authorized distributor of the item you propose. Please note that NCATS is particularly interested in small business sources. If you are a small business, please state the type of small business (small business; HUBZone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; 8(a); veteran-owned; woman-owned; or small disadvantaged businesses) and your size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 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. The information submitted must be must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirements 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 must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Kevin Alvarez, Contracting Officer, at e-mail address kevin.alvarez@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before June 24, 2022, 9:00am, 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 at beta.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).