SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- DNA Shearer
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2022 10:23:21 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N95022Q00308
- Response Due
- 6/29/2022 7:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Fred Ettehadieh
- E-Mail Address
-
Fred.Ettehadieh@nih.gov
(Fred.Ettehadieh@nih.gov)
- 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 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. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. Background: To date, most large-scale genetic sequencing efforts for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias have been performed using short-read DNA sequencing. Although these approaches can identify single nucleotide changes and small indels, they are not optimized to identify large structural variations or repeat expansions. Recently long-read sequencing techniques have matured and are now ready at production level. To perform the long-read sequencing DNA needs to be isolated and sheared in specific ways to make sure the DNA molecules are intact but also that the DNA molecules are all a similar length. The Megarupter 3 is designed to shear DNA molecules in a reproduceable way and is a crucial step prior to sequencing. Purpose and Objectives: This acquisition is necessary for the DNA sequencing techniques for several projects studying neurodegenerative disorders. Project requirements: The contractor shall provide the following: Item Description� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��Quantity� � � � � � � � � � � � �Cat no Megaruptor 3� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � B06010003 Megarupter cassette� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � B06010010 Megarupter shearing DNA Fluid and Bundle� � � �1� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��E07030001 Shipping� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��G10010010 Anticipated period of performance: 2-6 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). 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 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 contract, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and e-mail address.� Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System 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, reference the solicitation 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 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 is limited to ten (10) pages.� The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. All capability statements sent in response to this Small Business Sources Sought Notice must be submitted to Fred Ettehadieh, Contracting Officer, by email at fred.ettehadieh@nih.gov before the closing date and time of this announcement. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. Facsimile responses are not acceptable. ��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).�
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: MD, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06360008-F 20220617/220615230115 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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