Particle Analyzer

SOURCES SOUGHTFROM: 10th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), COSUBJECT: Sources Sought1. The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers of a Particle Analyzer. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 and the small business size standard in number of employees is 1,000.2. Interested contractors whether potential prime contractors or interested potential subcontractors are encouraged to review the salient characteristics in paragraph 5 to gain an understanding of the requirement and provide feedback and questions to the contracting specialist.3. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All responsible contractors interested in providing this product and who have the potential to provide this product are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this

notice is voluntary. This notice is for planning purposes only and the Government will not pay for any information provided. If you are not interested and/or able to provide this product no response is necessary. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract.4. The purpose of this notice is to identify capable and qualified companies to provide a Particle Analyzer with the stated specifications to the U.S. Air Force Academy. All businesses capable of providing a Particle Analyzer are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded.5. All interested and qualified sources should submit the following documentation to this office by e-mail to melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil no later than 1:00 PM MST, 18 October 2019:a. Name of Company and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Website (if applicable)b. Representation/Certification of small business socioeconomic statusc. CAGE code and DUNS Numberd. Particle Analyzer meeting the following salient characteristics:• At a minimum, the Particle Analyzer must include or be capable of the following:o Must be able to measure particle diameters of 0.3 to 10 micronso Must be able to measure molecular weights between 980 - 20,000,000 Dao Must be able to adjust measurement depending on concentration (0.1 ppm - 40% w/v)o Must have a minimum sample volume of 12 µL or bettero Must include a laser with at least 4 mW powero Must have an absolute sensitivity of 150 Toluene kcpso Must have an operating temperature range of 0-90 degrees Celsiuso Must be able to measure protein concentration down to 0.1 mg/mLo Must include the second virial coefficient measurement for solubilityo Must have Non-Invasive Back Scatter (NIBS) Technologyo Must include Windows-based softwareo Must have accuracy, precision, and repeatability better than +2%o Must weigh less than 60 lbso Must be less than 2.5'D x 2.0'W x 2'Ho Must be new unit6. All interested and qualified sources should also submit the answers to the following questions to this office by e-mail to melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil no later than 1:00 PM MST, 18 October 2019:a. How long have you been in business?b. Have you provided this item in the past?c. Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the item?d. What is your lead-time for delivery?e. Have you ever performed Government contracts?f. What are your payment/discount terms? Do you offer an educational and/or military discount to universities?g. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work.h. Where is the Particle Analyzer manufactured?i. Where are the components manufactured?j. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes.k. Are design, analysis, documentation, or any other items, included?l. Is the product Buy American compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7001?m. Is the product considered commercially available off-the-shelf IAW FAR 2.101 and FAR 12.103? If not, is the product considered commercial?n. Do you offer/allow trade-in discounts?7. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. DONOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME.8. Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following points of contact. To promote maximum competition and clarity, all questions and responses regarding this requirement will be posted via amendment to this notice.Contracting Officer, Mr. Ryan MavisEmail: ryan.mavis.2@us.af.milContract Specialist, Melissa StaudacherEmail: melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil