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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify interested firms for the poten... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify interested firms for the potential requirement detailed below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition. Introduction: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Great Lakes Science Center has a requirement to purchase one (1) new 185-L swim tunnel respirometer chamber for measuring oxygen and swimming speed of fish and bath and associated accessories, and one (1) new 24 channel microplate system for measuring oxygen of fish eggs, larvae, and invertebrates, and associated accessories. Background: A replacement chamber and bath are required for our decade old system that has been to degrade. The replacement parts specifications are listed below. They need to be the listed sizes, or it will not fit with our motor which is not in need of repair. In addition, a microplate system is requested to complete a full lifecycle analysis in addition to the other sizes of respirometry equipment we currently have available. The 185-L swim tunnel respirometer chamber must meet the following minimum specifications: Volume: 185-L Test-Section: 88 x 25 x 25 cm Test Velocity: 10 - 225 cm/s Footprint 227 x 91 cm Accessories/Features: Anti-corrosive materials are required to be placed into water Double-lid so fish can be added without the removal of the entire lid Adjustable vanes and collimators for modifying flow profile Ports for oxygen and temperature probes Water bath for temperature control MOTORS, CONTROLLER AND DRIVESHAFT PARTS OF ORIGINAL SWIM TUNNEL ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ARE NOT NEEDED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. The 24 channel microplate system must meet the following minimum specifications: Volume: 200 uL for each well (optimum for eggs or larvae) Plates: 1 glass plate with 24 wells that are gas-tight chambers Windows Compatible: Yes (we will only use windows systems) Measurements: Real-time (needed based on the duration of trials; seconds to minutes) Accessories/Features: Compression Block Guide Silicone Padding Microplate Sealing Film (any derivative of PCR film) MicroResp Software All business concerns who believe they can responsibly provide this type of product should submit the following information to the Contracting Officer: 1. The firm shall specify the brand name product that meets the specifications listed above along with product specification sheet and product brochure. 2. The firm shall also specify if they offer leasing of instruments listed in the specifications above and provide leasing options available. If the firm does not offer leasing of instruments, please include a statement as such. 3. The firm shall specify that they are either a small business (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) Or other than small business under the NAICS Code listed in the announcement. 4. The firm shall provide a point of contact name and e-mail information, and the firm¿s Cage Code, and D&B Number. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is not a request for quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement. In order to be responsive to this Notice, a firm must provide the appropriate documentation for consideration by February 23, 2022. Responses that do not comply with these procedures will not be considered. Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov