SOURCES SOUGHT - ONE (1) Cleavage and Deprotection Oven and ONE (1) Oligonucleotide Purification System with Additional Specifications
ID: W911QX25Q0055Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d99661467d304d42af2c5b15b6969f50/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of one Cleavage and Deprotection Oven and one Oligonucleotide Purification System, as part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside initiative. The required equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including programmable temperature control for the oven and the ability to process multiple oligonucleotides efficiently in the purification system, along with necessary user training and installation services. This procurement is critical for advancing oligonucleotide research and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards. Interested small businesses must submit their capabilities and past experience by February 12, 2025, with an anticipated delivery deadline of May 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact David Erb at david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or Richard Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Erb
    (520) 672-9596
    david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil
    Richard Caleb Baisden (Caleb)
    (520) 672-9577
    richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
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    Salient Characteristics - Oligonucleotide.doc
    The document outlines the requirements for the procurement of specialized laboratory equipment, specifically an oligonucleotide cleavage and deprotection oven/chamber and an oligonucleotide purification system. Both systems must meet several salient characteristics to ensure they fulfill their intended functions. The cleavage and deprotection chamber should be capable of programmable temperature control up to 85°C, allow for user-controlled heat and pressure, and support various chemical deprotection methods. User training, shipping, and installation are also required. The purification system needs to efficiently process at least eight different oligonucleotides in a single run and automate reagent dispensing for purification, utilizing reusable purification columns for quality results. Similar to the oven, it must include user training and installation services as part of the contract. The document signifies an official Request for Proposal (RFP) process aimed at acquiring essential laboratory technologies for oligonucleotide research, underpinning adherence to technical specifications and user support.
    Sources Sought Document - Oligonucleotide 1.doc
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Army for obtaining information about potential suppliers for the procurement of specific scientific equipment, including one Cleavage and Deprotection Oven and one Oligonucleotide Purification System. It serves as a market research tool rather than a formal solicitation, aimed at identifying the capabilities of various businesses, particularly those classified as small or minority-owned. Responses are encouraged from Small Businesses, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. Interested parties must provide details on their ability to meet specifications, business type, size classification, and past experience, with submissions due by February 12, 2025. The anticipated contract performance location is in Austin, Texas, with an estimated delivery deadline of May 30, 2025. The notice emphasizes the government's commitment to promoting competition and participation from diverse businesses while clarifying that it does not imply a contract or order obligation. Contact information for a Contract Specialist is included for further inquiries.
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