Qty one (1) Multimode plate reader with duel reagent injection and a plate stacker for up to 30 microplates
ID: W911QX25Q0047Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f73809948c645729f080bdd2bb5cfa1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Research Laboratory, is seeking potential suppliers for a multimode plate reader equipped with a dual reagent injection module and an automated plate stacking system. The procurement aims to identify a device that meets specific technical requirements, including fixed bandwidth monochromator-based fluorescence and UV-Vis absorbance compatibility, which are crucial for analytical laboratory applications. This opportunity is part of the government's effort to engage various industry members, particularly small businesses, to foster competition for future solicitations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, business classifications, past performance, and manufacturing origins within five days of the notice, with inquiries directed to David Erb at david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-672-9596.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Erb
    (520) 672-9596
    david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought.doc
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Army Research Laboratory, aiming to identify potential suppliers capable of providing a multimode plate reader along with a dual reagent injection module and an automated plate stacking system. Specifically, the Government is interested in engaging various members of the industry, particularly small businesses, to ensure robust competition for a future solicitation. Key requirements for the multimode plate reader include features like fixed bandwidth monochromator-based fluorescence and UV-Vis absorbance compatibility, among others. The notice encourages responses from interested parties to provide details on their capabilities, business classification, past performance, and country of origin for manufacturing. The deadline for submissions is set for five days after posting, with inquiries directed to a designated contact. This Sources Sought Notice serves purely as market research and does not obligate the Government to issue any formal proposal or contract.
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