Sources Sought 12905B22SS0018– Sources Sought for X’Pert MPD repair Description: This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 334516. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Albany, CA has issued this sources sought announcement in order to determine if there are existing businesses sources capable providing XRD repair. Specifications for this requirement are as follows: 1. Background The Characterization Lab is located at the WRRC in the Bioproducts Research Unit and is a multi-user facility. We need to replace the X-ray tube, associated components, installation and calibration as needed for tube replacement on the X’Pert X-ray Diffractometer. The X’Pert is currently inoperable because it X-ray tube has stopped working. 2. Requirements 2.1 General Requirements 2.1.1 The Contractor, as an independent contractor and not an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center (ARS WRRC) shall supply the necessary personnel, material and transportation needed for shipping, installation and training. 2.2 Specific requirements 2.2.1 The contractor will provide the appropriate X-ray tube and all components needed for to completely get the X’Pert back online and operable. 2.2.2 The contractor will have all knowledge, expertise, tools and other items needed to ship and install the necessary parts for the equipment. 2.3 Competitors Offerors will provide evidence of being able to supply an identical X-ray tube and components necessary for the repair. 2.4 Required Components 2.4.1. Empyrean Cu Tube, manufacturer’s part number 9430 033 73005 2.4.2. HV Connecting Cable, manufacturer’s part number 5322 785 01521 2.4.3 Silicone Paste AP 20 ml, manufacturer’s part number 5322 390 20011 The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Capability Statement 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. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response. The capability statement should include: 1) Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested; 2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration; 3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.; 4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and 5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response. Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their 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 review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice’s POC, Mr. Paige C. Francis (
[email protected]) by the deadline of 5:00 PM, EST, February 2nd, 2022, in order to be considered. Please ensure to note the sources sought number in the subject line of your email. Responses may not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this request.