SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Lab Equipment - SS
- Notice Date
- 8/29/2022 2:36:59 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20705
- Solicitation Number
- 1074999
- Response Due
- 9/1/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Tyshanah Holloway
- E-Mail Address
-
Tyshanah.Holloway@usda.gov
(Tyshanah.Holloway@usda.gov)
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.� �All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and 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. The USDA ARS National Cold-Water Marine Aquaculture Center�s Shellfish Genetics Lab in (Kingston, RI) requires an autoclave to sterilize glassware and media, a -80�C freezer for long-term sample storage, a -20�C freezer for short-term sample storage, a water purification system to create type I water for cell culturing, and an ice maker to create flaked ice for chilling reagents while actively working with them. Following are the specifications for the units: Autoclave At least 200-liter capacity Exterior dimensions no greater than 1250 x 750 x 900 mm Capable of ranging in temperature from 105�C to 137�C Performs both gravity and liquid cycles Touch display Accessories required: Base frame stand Printer -80�C Ultra Low Temperature Freezer Electrical requirement no greater than 120V Exterior dimensions no greater than 37.6 x 28.3 x 78 in. At least 19 cu. ft. in capacity (holds 400 2in boxes) Temperature range between -50 and -86�C Manual defrost At least 3 shelves Ice maker Voltage requirement no greater than 120V Exterior dimensions no greater than 28.4 x 24 x 39 in. Makes flaked/crushed ice�� Storage capacity of at least 80 lbs. -20�C Manual Defrost Freezer Voltage requirement no greater than 120V Exterior dimensions no greater than 28.5 x 24 x 58 in. Temperature setpoint of -20�C At least 23 cu ft in capacity Manual defrost At least 4 shelves Water Purification System Ability to use 120V outlet Exterior dimensions no greater than 400 x 305 x 545 mm Product Water Type: Type 1 and 2 Flow Rate: 0.6 L/min. Feedwater Source: Tap UV lamp and UF filter Internal 6L reservoir with vent filter RO/pretreatment cartridge Ultrapure polisher cartridge Sterile 0.2?m filter Pressure regulator Installation included Accessories required: Compatible Pretreatment system Particle filter Carbon filter Hardness stabilizer cartridges Wall mount Remote/Hand dispenser 3-meter cord 0.2-micron filter This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA�s �market research. No Request for Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPA based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked ""Proprietary"" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. In response to this source sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding business status indicating rather large or small (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding ability to supply the product. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, proprietary information, etc. 5. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications to acquiring the identified item. Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading Lab Equipment to Tyshanah Holloway�s email address: Tyshanah.Holloway@usda.gov by September 01, �2022 at 4:00pm EST.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/cf801f5cb78b4b39bb40caed20ffe77e/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Kingston, RI 02881, USA
- Zip Code: 02881
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 02881
- Record
- SN06445432-F 20220831/220829230135 (samdaily.us)
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