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Sources Sought Notice

GridION Mk1, nanopore based sequencing device, brand name or equal

Sources Sought #1106344-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, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) in Wyndmoor, PA requests a high throughput third-generation sequencing device with the capacity for the qualitative detection of foodborne pathogens from various samples. Requirements for a third-generation sequencing device used for foodborne pathogen research are outlined below.

Specifications:

Title: GridION Mk1, nanopore based sequencing device, brand name or equal

Technical requirements:

Device Type: GridION Mk1, nanopore based sequencing device, GRD-MK1, brand name or equal

Platform: Must be on same platform (Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Inc.) due to previous established research utilizing this platform and project requirement for use of this platform.

Data Processing: Instrument must perform data processing internally/possess its own CPU

Library Preparation Time: must not exceed >24 hours for most uses

Sequencing Capacity: 4 or more concurrent independent sequencing runs on same platform

Sequencing Run Options: Must be able to perform adaptive sampling and depletion

Multiplexing (individual runs): Must be able to barcode >6 samples within same run

Analysis Options: Real time analysis and post run analysis

Size: Benchtop; not to exceed: 30 in diameter x 40 in width x 30 in height

Interface: Compatible with laptop interface

Read types: Long reads or short reads based on fragment size

Sample Types: DNA and RNA originating from but not limited to prokaryotic and eukaryotic samples

Equipment Condition: New equipment only, no refurbishments

Warranty: At least one year included

Additional items required, all brand name or equal:

Included in package -

1x Assurance

1x Control Expansion Kit EXP-CTL001

5x Flow Cell Wash Kit EXP-WSH004

60x Flow Cell (R10.4.1) FLO-MIN114

3x Rapid Sequencing Kit V14 SQK-RAD114

7x Rapid Barcoding Kit 24 V14 SQK-RBK114.24

1x Software License & Device warranty - GridION SLW12M-G)

Delivery Address:

600 East Mermaid Ln.

Wyndmoor, PA 19038

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 review of the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov.

Submit the Following:

• Your response should define how you can specifically meet the specifications for item(s) requested.

• Please state Place of Manufacture for item submitted.

• Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NACIS 334516.

Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by July 31, 2023, by 9:00 AM EDT, the specified due date and time to be considered.

Email responses to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@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.

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