1232SA26SS1166304 - Sources Sought for Multi-Organ-on-Chip System USDA-ARS Little Rock AR

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0311 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	03/16/26
Posted	03/09/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Little Rock, AR 72202 United States

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Summary

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. This requirement is covered under NAICS code . The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; 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; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The USDA-ARS-SEA at Little Rock AR is looking to procure two Multi-Organ-on-Chip Systems. See Specifications attached to this Sources Sought notice. 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.

Capability Statement

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. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response. The capability statement should include: 1) Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested; 2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration; 3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.; 4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and 5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response. Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work. 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 may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice's POC by the deadline in order to be considered. Responses may 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.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) at Little Rock, AR is seeking to procure two Multi-Organ-on-Chip Systems as part of their initiative to reduce animal use in research. This technology aims to leverage multiple organ systems integrated into chips to perform biological assays that enhance the understanding of interactions between organs such as the gut, liver, and brain. The goal is to study how microbiota, metabolites, and dietary components affect these organs and their interactions, providing a more complex model of human physiology than traditional cell culture methods. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of two Multi-Organ-on-Chip control units with the following specifications: - Quantity: 2 - Dimensions: 251.2 mm x 206 mm x 150.2 mm each, compatible for benchtop use - Weight: Not exceeding 4.8 kg - Acoustic profile: Sound power level during operation must be < 45 dB (A) - Pump and Flow Control: Must include user-controlled settings for fluid flow (speed and direction), adjustable pump frequency from 0 to 2 Hz, and an on-chip micro-pump compatible with standard 24-well and 96-well inserts. - Capacity and Perfusion: Must connect 4 to 8 chips simultaneously; perfuse at least two cell types from different tissues in a single chip; control up to 24 pneumatic actuators; maintain growth of primary liver cells under conditions of 5% CO2 with flow rates from 0 µL/hour to 1000 µL. - Configuration: “Plug and play” for modular expansion by end-users. - Imaging: Compatible with live tissue imaging and designed for non-invasive online controls (optical methods). - Interface: Integrated touchscreen display (7”) for monitoring digital pressure and vacuum supply. Compatible Chip Details: - Total of 20 pieces of a 2-organ-chip (24 well) - Two microfluidic circuits per chip - On-chip micro-pump - Ready for use with both 96-well and/or 24-well inserts - Compatible with live tissue imaging. Other Requirements: - On-site installation included - Customer support via phone calls and email - Product compliance: CE-certified with a minimum one-year full manufacturer’s warranty. Place of Performance Microbiome and Metabolism Research Unit, USDA-ARS, 11 Children’s Way, ACNC office N2004, Little Rock, AR 72202

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