Sources Sought Notice for a 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR)
The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide a high-power 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR) with the specifications detailed in the statement of work for the United States Naval Academy. The required delivery date is 30 September 2025.
A single award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract action under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 is anticipated. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide 1 each a high-power 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR) with the specifications detailed in the statement of work.
Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.
Please see the attached statement of work (SOW).
SUBMISSION:
Qualified sources should email capability statements and/or estimates to megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil and by 6:00am EST 04 February 2025. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.
Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number (1301219171) and shall include the following information in this format:
1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.
2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
3. Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov)
4. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS.
5. If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.
Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.
