Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Department of Interior, US Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resource... The U.S. Department of Interior, US Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the potential need of the purchase of a Bioacoustic System to study auditory thresholds of fish. The USGS, Columbia Environmental Research Science Center requires a bioacoustic system that shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements and specifications: 1) Bioacoustic System w/Attenuators and Optic fiber 2) 4-Channel Pre-Amp/Digitizer and Low Impedance Headstage 3) Real-Time Multi-Channel Neurophysiology Software 4) Signal Calibration Software 5) ZBUS to USB 3.0 Interface 6) On-Site Training 7) Needle Electrodes 8) 15 meter fiber optic System shall be capable of emitting a specific signal, measuring cardiac response, and initiating a stimulus. In addition, the system shall be automated to reduce bias or error. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334519. THERE IS NO SOLICIATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary, the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential ability to meet this requirement, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAYBE SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITITON, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquires will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide the above listed requirements are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 4:00 PM CST on December 11, 2019. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please email Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.