SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Multiple-Collector - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS).
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCHPO BOX 25046204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTERDENVERCO80225-0046US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- G14PS00062
- Response Due
- 12/19/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/18/2014
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Hayes
- E-Mail Address
-
ldhayes@usgs.gov
(ldhayes@usgs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SEEKING SMALL BUSINESSES (Please see attached document for details). SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 334516 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 Employees for an upcoming requirement for the USGS, Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, Denver, CO to provide a high-resolution multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICPMS). THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary. This requirement is for a high-resolution multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICPMS) for high-precision measurements of the isotope ratios of elements in geological, hydrological, and biological materials (lithium to uranium). 1.The MC-ICPMS shall use double focusing ion optics (i.e., both electrostatic and magnetic sectors) designed for high mass resolution and highly precise and accurate isotopic measurements of elements from lithium to uranium. 2.The instrument shall have a multiple-collector array with discrete dynode multipliers for the ion-counting system, and either (a) movable Faraday detectors or (b) fixed Faraday detector positions and variable dispersion (Zoom) optics. The collector array of the instrument shall be able to accommodate at least two full-sized discrete dynode multipliers, up to three additional ion counters (either full-sized or compact discrete dynode multipliers), and a minimum of one retardation filter to increase the abundance sensitivity. 3.The instrument shall have high abundance sensitivity. The abundance sensitivity, defined as the baseline at mass 237 with a large 238U signal (>410-11 A), shall be less than 3 ppm. Abundance sensitivity for any ion-counting detectors fitted with a retardation filter shall be less than 500 ppb. 4.The instrument shall have the ability to operate at a range of user-selectable resolving powers. 5.The instrument shall have state-of-the-art electronics with protection trips, and the ability to monitor all instrument parameters and the status of the power supplies using the computer software. 6.The operating mass range of the instrument (m/z) shall be at least 4-300. 7.The instrument shall have a high vacuum system. Under full gas load (i.e., during operation of the instrument), the vacuum shall range from ≤4 mbar in the expansion chamber to <210-8 mbar in the analyzer region. The MC-ICPMS must have two vacuum valves to protect the high vacuum. The vacuum system shall be fully interlocked and protected from user errors that might damage the systems, with automated sequencing for system start-up and shut down. The computer shall be capable of monitoring the vacuum pressure in the interface, ion optics regions, and in the analyzer region of the instrument. 8.The software that controls the MC-ICPMS shall be modern, flexible, user-accessible, and easy-to-use. Free life-time upgrades of the software shall be provided. 9.The MC-ICPMS, and its peripherals, shall have a small footprint to adequately fit in the available laboratory space (approx. 140 sq. ft.). 10.The instrument shall have an enhanced sensitivity dry plasma system. 11. The instrument shall have an inductively coupled plasma source that operates at a high ionization efficiency. 12.The instrument shall be compatible with the following third party accessories: laser ablation systems, auto samplers, and other commonly used sample introduction devices (e.g., desolvating nebulizers or hydride-generation systems). Technical Specifications will be provided with any solicitation that may be issued. The Government is not required to issue a solicitation. Responses to this announcement are requested from Small Businesses. In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.). This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. A firm is considered small under NAICS code 334516 if their size standard is 500 employees or less. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from small business firms, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration. Interested small business firms who feel that they can provide the multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) (based upon the criteria specified herein), are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response must include references with contact names, email address, and phone numbers. These references are to be for contracts similar in scope as the contract under consideration. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Small business firms who feel they can provide the multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) shall also submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); and (2) their SIZE STATUS. Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM) website. You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the RFQ or the On-line Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management website before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line representations and Certifications will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually. All responses must be submitted NLT December 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm MST via e-mail to: ldhayes@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (Fedbizopps.gov) website and no paper copies will be provided.
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