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This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action. This is a notice of intent to make a sole source award and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quo... This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action. This is a notice of intent to make a sole source award and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. This award will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source reasonably available. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, IL has a need to upgrade and maintain their existing BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer. The only commercially available system is the BaySpec, Inc. USDA-ARS MWA Procurement Office in Peoria, IL intends to make a firm fixed price sole source award under the authority of FAR 13 106 l(b)(l)(i) under the authority of FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i), only one responsible source, to: BaySpec Inc. 1101 McKay Dr San Jose, CA 95131-1706 The objective of this sole source award is to provide inspection of the current BaySpec model Portability mass spectrometer, part number MS-P-El-50-650, serial number M21DK061. The following tasks are also required: Upgrade said instrument to enable tandem mass spectrometry Clean vacuum chamber Replace capillary inlet Replace damaged parts, as needed Make repairs and upgrades on siteEfficient measurement of large (up to 25 cm wide), small (less than 1 cm 2 area) and irregular leaf types As such, purchase from BaySpec, Inc, Inc. has been determined to be required as they are the only vendor available that meets all of the requirements outlined above. The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $34 Million. The PSC code for this requirement is J066 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. NO solicitation or solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, interested vendors that regard themselves as capable of providing a product that can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by NO later than Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (04/23/2024) at 2:00PM (CT) to Debora Wells at debora.wells@usda.gov. NO phone calls will be accepted. The e-mail subject line shall include: 12505B24Q0097NOITSS BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer. Any submission in response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence as well as be in sufficient enough detail to show that they can provide a product that would meet the Government’s need and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Again, this is NOT a request for competitive quotes. This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses received shall be considered by the agency; however, determination by the Government whether or not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided

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Sources Sought Notification for Upgrade and Maintenance of BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for ... Sources Sought Notification for Upgrade and Maintenance of BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response. The USDA has a requirement for an upgrade and maintenance of an BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Responses to this notification will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation. Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notification by 2:00 p.m. CT on April 2, 2024, to the attention of Debora Wells, Contracts Specialist, at debora.wells@usda.gov. SUBJECT: Sources Sought Response 24Q0097 BaySpec Portability Mass Spectrometer All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly. Responses should be no more than 10 pages and include the following information: 1. Organization Name; 2. Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number; 3. Organizations UEI number; 4. Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; 5. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. 6. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement to include all requirements outlined in SOW. Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.