# Tissue Homogenizer/Dissociator - NBAF, Manhattan, KS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12805b24q0427 - Solicitation number: 12805B24Q0427 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was July 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS PA Aao Acq/Per Prop (12805B) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Manhattan, Kansas - County: Riley County (FIPS 20161). https://abierto.us/counties/riley-county-ks-20161 - City: Manhattan. https://abierto.us/cities/manhattan-ks-2044250 - First posted: July 15, 2024 - Last posted: July 15, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c511bf5ce724aebace7cfa7993c69d6/view ## Description THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) desires to procure Tissue Homogenizer/Dissociators that are Made in America that meet the specifications associated with the Miltenyi Biotec Tissue Homogenizer/Dissociators. USDA desires to award a single firm fixed priced award on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the USDA will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (doincluding, 8(a) BFusiness Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women- Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is 334516, with a size standard of 1000 employees. In response to this sources sought, please provide: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. Identify the specific piece of equipment that meets the specifications attached to this sources sought and is manufactured in the United States. ## Publications - July 15, 2024: Sources sought, due July 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 9c511bf5ce724aebace7cfa7993c69d6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c511bf5ce724aebace7cfa7993c69d6/view ## Points of contact - Peter Nelson, peter.b.nelson@usda.gov, 7017958354 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12805b24q0427.