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General Information
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Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
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All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
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Original Published Date: Jan 09, 2023 01:26 pm EST
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Original Response Date: Jan 13, 2023 01:00 pm EST
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Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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Original Inactive Date:
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Initiative:
Classification
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Original Set Aside:
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Product Service Code: 7930 - CLEANING AND POLISHING COMPOUNDS AND PREPARATIONS
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NAICS Code:
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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 334516 ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING
NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
Subject: Broad Ion Beam Milling System
Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Four (4) Calendar days after posting.
Contact Point: Rafael Anderson, rlanderson@usgs.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
The agency requires is in need of a broad ion beam (BIB) milling system for improved preparation of geologic samples. BIB milling techniques improve the surface of mechanically polished geologic samples by sputtering the surface with accelerated argon ions. The ion-solid interactions generated by the milling instrument create a flatter and more finely polished sample surface than what can be achieved with traditional methods. Samples are then analyzed using the high-resolution capabilities of the Geology, Energy and Minerals Microanalysis (GEMMa) Laboratory's field emission scanning electron microscope to observe and document nanometer-scale features.
Broad Ion Beam (BIB)Milling system requirements:
Preparation of both flat and cross-sectional milling applications
Either a single or dual beam system
Argon gas source
Ion beam energy range (100eV to 16keV)
Ion gun angles (0-90°)
Stage requirements:
- Sample size ¿ up to 32 mm (d) x 28mm (h)
- Stage rotation (360°) and rocking/oscillation while milling
- Sample cooling during milling (i.e., peltier or LN2 cooling methods)
Ability to monitor samples during milling (i.e., optical scope, or optical camera)
Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
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12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
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RESTON , VA 20192
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USA
Secondary Point of Contact
History
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Jan 09, 2023 01:26 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)