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The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS codes is 1000 employees. This notice is issued to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for market research and information purposes only. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. A draft Statement of Need (SON) is provided for informational purposes only. Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted Capability Statements shall include the following: General Information: Provide the company name and address, Unique Entity Identifier, i.e., DUNS number, type of business under NAICS code 334513 (e.g. small business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and/or women owned small business) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM), and company point of contact including name, phone number, and e-mail address. Capabilities: demonstrate how your firm has the products and capabilities to meet all requirements in the statement of need. Documentation Comments: In order to facilitate the exchange of information with industry, provide any comments, questions, or suggestions that pertain to the statement of need included with this notice. Identify any areas that appear ambiguous or otherwise unclear. Interested vendors are invited to submit an electronic response to this Sources Sought Notice to Scott Beliveau, Contracting Officer, via e-mail at scott.beliveau@noaa.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. Eastern on July 24, 2024. Capability Statements and Documentation Comments must be submitted in writing; telephonic inquiries will not receive a response. This is not a request for technical or price quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse for costs incurred by interested parties providing the information requested herein.","origin":"extract"},"notice_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"1333M2-24-Q-0152","product_service_code":"6640"},{"dates":{"posted":"2024-08-19","response_deadline":{"raw":"2024-08-28T11:00:00-04:00","utc":"2024-08-28T15:00:00Z","date":"2024-08-28","time":"11:00:00","utc_offset_seconds":-14400}},"links":{"sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/732a02be3b934273bd94cd25b5b83f65/view"},"naics":{"codes":["334516"],"primary":"334516"},"title":"Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable SERS Device","agency":{"office":{"name":"COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF"},"subtier":{"code":"1300"},"department":{"code":"013","name":"COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF"},"office_address":{"country":"US"},"organization_type":"DEPARTMENT"},"status":{"active":false,"archive_date":"2024-09-12","archive_type":"auto15"},"contacts":[{"name":"Scott Beliveau","role":"primary","email":"scott.beliveau@noaa.gov"}],"base_type":{"code":"s","label":"Special Notice"},"notice_id":"732a02be3b934273bd94cd25b5b83f65","provenance":{"extract":{"url":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/falextracts/Contract%20Opportunities/Archived%20Data/FY2024_archived_opportunities.csv","etag":"\"d582488fe153a9f11bf629913d176ffc-137\"","fetched_at":"2026-09-16T19:07:39.720164Z","row_sha256":"4565c02dd517a22ff1fe3b79d2e71ea2e8ef38bdb03cd2954323415bd34d42a0","last_modified":"2026-09-13T14:47:40Z"},"updated_at":"2026-09-16T19:07:39.720164Z","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T19:07:39.720164Z"},"description":{"text":"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Field Forensics to furnish and deliver one (1) Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable SERS Device system which will be used to identify, evaluate, and validate novel technologies for use in rapidly detecting and identifying freshwater and marine biotoxins in field-based settings (i.e., outside the laboratory). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The primary function of the ArxTM mkII SERS device shall be for use in the detection and identification of freshwater and marine biotoxins in diverse field settings included, but not limited to, state and tribal harmful algal bloom monitoring programs, aquaculture operations, and community/citizen science organizations. Such applications require that the device be rugged, compact (i.e., hand-held), lightweight, and fully portable. Equally, if not more important, the device must be capable of implementing Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)-based analysis of samples with minimal or no clean-up required, and yield high-quality, repeatable SERS-based spectral data for the biotoxin compounds being targeted. The device shall be intrinsically capable of executing SERS-based analysis using a dedicated, custom-designed SERS adaptor (and associated SERS discs) that can be easily implemented via simple attachment of the adaptor in the field. The device shall incorporate use of a linear CMOS detector (or equivalent) in order to enhance sensitivity (detection requirements are at the low ppm to ppb levels) and reduce interference from sample fluorescence that can cause a reduction in the signal:noise ratio thereby adversely affecting sensitivity. The device shall be capable of generating SERS spectral data exhibiting a signal:noise ratio of at least 50:1. The device shall also employ autofocus technology with performance specifications equivalent to (or surpassing) Serstech’s proprietary SharpEyeTM, which accounts for the thickness of different containers/vessels holding the material to be analyzed and is critical for SERS applications whereby the laser is focused exactly and precisely at the level of the SERS disc surface. Finally, the availability of a standard biotoxin Raman spectral library and a specialized SERS-based biotoxin spectral library, including compounds relevant to the unit’s intended application for biotoxin detection and identification, is essential. In conclusion, it is deemed that only the Serstech ArxTM mkII SERS device meets all of the above criteria essential for executing the intended application of this technology and since the company Field Forensics, Inc. represents the only authorized reseller of this specific Serstech device, this procurement action is being identified as a single source acquisition. This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EDT on August 28, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 1333MG-24-Q-0152 Project Title: Serstech ArxTM mkII Portable SERS Device It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein. All contractors doing business with this office must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. 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