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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 availabilit... 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). 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 to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives. The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which mission it is to catalyze the generation of innovative methods and technologies that will enhance the development, testing and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics across a wide range of human diseases and conditions. The NCATS mission is to provide accelerated processes and procedures to develop and test chemical compounds to determine their efficacy as a therapeutic treatment in human disease. Those assays and experiments are developed using numerous automated devices and equipment to increase dependability and accuracy and reduce the time of development and validation. The diagnosis of these SPT Labtech Acumen microplate cell cytometers is requested because the devices are currently not fully functional and therefore are not able to be utilized in NCATS’ mission. The evaluation of these devices will determine what repairs, if possible, will be required to return them to service. Purpose and Objectives: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) requires the repair of two (2) SPT Labtech microplate cell cytometers currently deployed in our labs. These units include Acumen EX1310 and EX1309. EX1310 requires a new shutter motor assembly. EX1309 requires the replacement of the eX3 405nm laser. Project Requirements: To fulfill the NCATS requirement, product shall be brand-name or equal to the SPT LabTech specific items, and at a minimum must meet the following salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics: The unique features are: QTY 1 Part #: 7923-8207 Description: Shutter Motor Assembly Instrument: EX1310 QTY 1 Part #: SLA-PRE-002 Description: PM Visit acumen (non-contract) Instrument: EX1310 QTY 1 Part #: SLA-PRE-002 Description: PM Visit acumen (non-contract) Instrument: EX1309 QTY 1 Part #: 7923-8759SP Description: eX3 405nm Laser Spare Instrument: EX1309 Delivery Date: The vendor shall replace affected components and test the device to ensure they meet specifications for proper function. The vendor shall provide any documentation with 5 business days from the date of the repairs. Installation: Installation shall be performed by personnel authorized by the manufacturer to perform installation activities. The installation shall occur at a date and time scheduled by NCATS within reasonable timeframe from delivery date. Travel costs associated with installation, preventive maintenance and any warranty related services shall be covered by Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. 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 notice number. 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. 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 Kaitlyn Landi, Contract Specialist, at e-mail address kaitlyn.landi@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before June 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., 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).”