Sources Sought Notice This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of small business set-asides. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, Animal Plant Inspection Services, APHIS, National Veterinary Services Laboratory, NVSL, Ames, Iowa plan their acquisition strategy or plan. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Camera Specifications Color CMOS Camera, Cooled 20.7 MP Pixel-Shift (only for 16:10 aspect ratio), 60 FPS, Update for Existing Olympus cellSens Standard Software License or eqivilant cellSens Major Version Update License for Standard Camera Adapter, 0.63X Lens, C-Mount Thread, Parfocality Adjustment Microscope Specifications Darkfield 100W LED Lamp Fluorescence Illuminator: 100 W Mercury Lamp and Light guide illumination Stage Focus Revolving nosepiece: 6 positions Stage, mechanical, right-hand control Darkfield Condenser Dry, NA 0.8–0.92/ W.D. 4.52 mm (10X–40X) Darkfield Condenser Oil, NA 1.2–1.4/ W.D. 0.5 mm (20X–100X) Intermediate Magnification Changer – manual terret, 1X, 1.25X,1.60X & 2X MAGS,BX,AX Camera: 2/3" 5.0MP color CMOS, 75fps w/ PC, 60fps FullHD via HDMI, USB3.0 for PC connection; incl. USB3.0 typeA-B cable(3m), HDMI cable (3m), AC adapter, infinity capture/analyze SW Objectives: 10X OBJECTIVE, OFN26.5, NA0.40, WD3.1mm 20X OBJECTIVE, OFN26.5, NA0.80, WD0.6mm 40X OBJECTIVE, OFN26.5, NA0.95, WD0.18mm, W/CC Widefield, Tilting Trinocular Head 10X Eyepiece Please submit the following information: 1. Name and address of company 2. Relevant past performance, including Contract name • Contracting Agency or Department Yearly contract value • Description of work and how it relates to the requirements DUNNS number and business size (the NAICS code is 333314 with a size standard of 500 Emp Submission requirements: Interested small business firms responding to this market survey must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b). Please specify one primary and one alternate Point of Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to:
[email protected] The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice – Camera and Scope 2020-SS63 . A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two (2) responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. Please submit all information to Submission requirements: Interested small business firms responding to this market survey must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b). Please specify one primary and one alternate Point of Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to:
[email protected]. Please submit all information to
[email protected] May 15th, by 2:00 PMCST. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Place of Contract Performance: 1920 Dayton Ave Ames, Iowa 5001 United States