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This is a Sources Sought Notice from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct market research for advanced hyperspectral photodetector systems suitable for incorporation into flow cytometers. NIST is seeking information from potential sources of commercial products that can meet specific technical requirements, including spectral sensitivity range, photon detection efficiency, bandwidth, readout noise, dynamic range, and spectral channels. Interested parties must provide company name, address, contact information, Unique Entity ID (if registered in SAM. gov), details of equipment that meets the objectives, manufacturer information, performance capabilities, customization options, any unmet specifications and suggestions for improvement, country of manufacture, manufacturing location plans, NAICS code classification, available services (installation, training, maintenance), standard terms and conditions of sale (including delivery time, FOB terms, warranty, manuals), facility renovation services, published pricing, availability on federal supply schedules, customer references, and any other valuable information. Respondents are advised that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses should be submitted via email and must be complete and sufficiently detailed. Questions regarding the notice should be submitted via email at least 5 days prior to the response date.
The response to this notice should be submitted as soon as possible, and preferably before the closing date and time of this notice.
The bid notice mentions that respondents should describe standard terms and conditions of sale offered by their company for the recommended equipment, including manufacturer warranty, if available, and descriptions of available extended warranty.
To be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and active in SAM at the time of solicitation response.
The notice asks if your company would be interested in inspecting the intended installation site during the market research phase.
Questions regarding this notice should be submitted so that they are received 5 days prior to the response date.