AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USA Tender

Sources Sought Notice autoclave sources Sought #1132407-ss 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. background the Usda Ars National Cold-water Marine Aquaculture Center’s Shellfish Genetics Lab (kingston, Ri) Conducts Genetic/genomic/cell And Molecular Biology Research With The End Goal Of Improved Germplasm For The Eastern Oyster. This Work Requires Standard Equipment For Sterilizing Glassware, Tubing, Dissecting Tools, Culture Media, Etc. We Need To Procure An Autoclave To Meet Our Sterilization Needs. requirements total Unit Dimensions Must Not Exceed 31”x75”x48”. internal Chamber Dimensions/volume No Less Than 21” X 21” X 38”; 9.7 Cu Ft.; 275 L. manual Single Door Configuration. capable Of Running Gravity, Liquid, And Low Temperature Cycles. internal 30 Kw, 480 V, 3ph Carbon Steel Steam Generator With Automatic Feed Water Pump And Automatic Blowdown. standard Water Ejector Method For Air Removal. programmable Logic Control Microprocessor With Svga Display. touch Screen User Interface For Cycle Selection, Cycle Start, Cycle Monitoring, Status, And Alarm Notifications. onsite Assembly, Installation, Start-up, And Operator Training Sessions Included. maintenance And Service Handled By Manufacturer Rather Than Third-party. deliverables: university Of Rhode Island center For Biotechnology And Life Sciences (cbls) 120 Flagg Road kingston, Ri 02881 anticipated Delivery Time: August 15, 2024 the Contractor Shall: this Sources Sought Is Only For The Purpose Of Identifying Potential Sources As Part Of Usda Ars Market Research. 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. responses To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Set-aside Is Possible. the Purpose Of This Notice Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of Qualified Sources Including Any 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. Please State If You Are A Large Business Or A Small Business According To The Naics Code Listed In This Sources Sought. 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. any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Defines How It Can Specifically Meet The Specifications For The Items Requested. 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 Reviewing The Responses Received, A Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice May Be Published On Sam.gov. submit The Following: capability Statement And/or Product Descriptions That Demonstrate Your Ability To Meet All Of The Specific Requirements, Including Company Contact Info. sam.gov Uei Number. identify If You Are A Large Business Or A Small Business With Naics 339113. state Place Of Manufacture For Item(s). original Point Of Contact: All Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Must Be Received By August 5, 2024, By 2:00 Pm Est, The Specified Due Date And Time To Be Considered. email Responses To Rebecca Lumpkin At Rebecca.lumpkin@usda.gov. Responses Will 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.