DESCRIPTION Bugbox plus Anaerobic Workstation Statement of Work outlining what Bugbox is used for. The bugbox plus is an anaerobic workstation and incubator for culture of anaerobic bacteria. It provides a more consistent environment than anaerobe jars, and allows culturing of extremely fastidious anaerobic species. SPECIFICATIONS: Description of item needed. •A compact (small-footprint) anaerobic workstation for sample processing, culturing, and incubation of anaerobic bacteria. •Functions to be performed Anaerobic culture and incubation, anaerobic sample processing. •Essential physical characteristics Small footprint. Gloveless entry. Port for cable outlet. Electrical outlets. Entry airlock large enough for bottles and small equipment. Interested sources are encouraged to complete and return Attachment 1 to the contracting office. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Please email all questions regarding subject item(s) prior to Sources Sought closing date to
[email protected]. Small Business concerns are encouraged to participate. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Please provide Tax I.D. Number and point of contact information. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information or samples they provide. Information or materials provided is strictly voluntary. Please Email or Fax Attachment 1 to Carol Dingess at
[email protected]. fx# 612-336-3550 Email is the preferred method of communication. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submissions of Statement's of Capability is May 21, 2010 at 4:00PM ET. Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp. Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must complete a Representations and Certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov and be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar. You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-888-227-2423