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Notice ID:75N95024Q00440
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 capabil...
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 qualified business sources; whether they are small businesses or other than small businesses. 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). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 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. 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. Purpose and Objectives: The Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB) of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) requires a brand name or equal High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with integrated flow through radiation detector to measure arterial plasma concentrations of injected radioligands in studies involving human participants. Generic Product Name: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with integrated flow through radiation detector. Project requirements: A Capable Offeror must demonstrate its ability to provide the following brand name or equal items and Salient Characteristics to the Government: 1. DL-241-04: Logi-CHROM - Stainless Steel Quaternary pump (with degasser) 862 bar max pressure. Includes: - Quaternary Low Pressure Gradient stainless steel pump - 4 channel degasser - Piston seal wash - 200 ?l mixer. Qty.1 2. DL-241-03: Logi-CHROM - Stainless Steel Isocratic pump (with degasser) and solvent selection valve 862 bar max pressure. Includes: - Isocratic pump - 10 mL stainless steel pump head - 2 channel degasser - Piston back flush and LAN cable - 1 channel solvent selection valve. Qty.1 3. MISC: 10 Port Valve, C/W Valve Controller. Qty.2 4. DL-241-35: Logi-CHROM Column Thermostat - Microprocessor controlled Peltier element for heating and cooling, fan supported 2-way air circulation. Temperature range 5 - 85°C. Qty.1 5. DL-241-36: Mounting bracket for Logi-CHROM valve drive. (QTY 2 required with every setup) - Both-sided, conductivity monitor left sided. Qty.2 6. DL-241-09: Logi-CHROM Manual 6 Port 2 Position Valve. Logi-CHROM Manual injector, 6 Ports, 1200 bar max pressure. Qty.1 7. DL-241-12: Mounting Bracket For Manual Injection Valves. Qty.1 8. DL-241-10: Sample loop 100 ?l stainless steel - Stainless steel, 1/16", ID 0.45 mm. Qty.1 9. DL-241-50: VariLoop, 40mL, 1/16" - Logi-CHROM VariLoop L 1/16" stainless steel volume up to 40mL. Qty.1 10. DL-241-51: Mounting bracket VariLoop - Mounting bracket for prep sample loop. Qty.1 11. DL-241-25: Logi-CHROM UVD - Without Flow Cell With deuterium lamp without flow cell. Qty.1 12. DL-241-26: Stainless Steel Flow cell for Logi-CHROM UV - 10 mm 10 ?l. - Stainless steel, with heat exchanger one sided inlet and outlet. Qty.1 13. DL-241-02: Logi-CHROM - Solvent Bottles - 4 x 1000 mL bottles and 1 x 250 mL bottle for piston backflushing. Qty.1 14. DL-241-01: Logi-CHROM - Eluent tray. Qty.1 15. DL-241-32: Logi-CHROM tool kit. Tool kit for PEEK/pre-cut capillary kits. Qty.1 16. DL-241-44: Logi-CHROM Analytical StartUp kit - Standard, 0.25 mm ID, Set of 1/16" capillaries, adapters and connectors. Qty.1 17. PI-JXX-04: Posi-RAM PET Metabolite Detector with Laura Radiopharma Software - Flow-through radio-Isotope Positron/Gamma Detector including Laura radio-chromatography control and data analysis software. Software Features • Direct control of the instrument by Laura Software • Powerful data analysis and reporting • Includes DBO mode for enhanced security Flow-through radio-Isotope Positron/Gamma Detector Standard built-in features include: • Continuous-Flow Coincidence Positron/Gamma Counter • Two High Efficiency 1” photomultiplier tube with BGO crystal. Qty.1 18. PI-JXX-02: Flow-cell for Posi-RAM - (Please specify volume, 250ul maximum). Qty.1 19. L-CE-AH-32: Laura Software HPLC System Control Option - HPLC system instrument control includes regression analysis. Needs to be installed on the same PC as the Base License. Qty.1 20. GL-Z1XX-59: 2-day Installation & Familiarization. Qty.1 21. PL-YXX-100: Laura for Logi-CHROM HPLC - Annual Software Support Contract. Includes: • Priority response • Unlimited access to our technical support team and help desk • Access to the customer support area • Free upgrades within major version • Software development requests given priority. Qty.1 22. MISC: Warranty on all parts and labor - Warranty in place for 12 months after installation or 15 months after shipment – whichever comes first. Qty.1 23. P3G-36XX-01: Windows 11 Desktop PC with Monitor - Windows 11 OS, minimum 16GB RAM, minimum Intel i5 Processor, minimum 22" Monitor. Qty.1 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 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. 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). 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 information submitted may 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. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Polina Klimenkova Polina.Klimenkova@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before July 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM, 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).”
