Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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) Soil and Water Quality Lab at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO has a requirement to provide a filter photometer to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents. This instrument must be identical to the existing instrument for efficiency and to provide long-term data continuity The only commercially available system is the filter photometer from ThermoFisher Scientific. 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: Thermo Fisher Scientific. 1400 Northpoint, Pkwy Suite 10 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 The objective of this sole source award is to provide a filter photometer to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents in the Soil and Water Quality Lab at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO. This instrument must be identical to the existing instrument for efficiency and to provide long-term data continuity. The following technical requirements are included in the specifications: Specifications include: Single channel filter photometer Absorbance resolution of 0.001 A or better Minimum absorbance range: 0.0-3.0 A Minimum spectral range: 300 – 850 nm Minimum 10 filter positions Concurrent pH, conductivity, and photometric analysis Automated system for hands-free analysis Shipping and lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211 Operates with 120 V or 240 V power supply Brand Name or Equivalent: Thermo Scientific Gallery Aqua Master with ECM. As such, purchase from Thermo Fisher Scientific 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 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The PSC code for this requirement is 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. 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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 (05/9/2024) at 11:00AM (CT) to Tiffany Reval at tiffany.reval@usda.gov. NO phone calls will be accepted. The e-mail subject line shall include: 12505B24Q0140 Filter Photometer. 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 Filter Photometer This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This ... Sources Sought Notification for Filter Photometer 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 a Filter Photometer for to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents in the Soil and Water Quality Lab at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO 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 11:00 a.m. CT on April 30, 2024, to the attention of Tiffany Reval, Contracts Specialist, at tiffany.reval@usda.gov . 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: Organization Name; Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number; Organizations UEI number; Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. 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. Statement of Work (SOW) Project: Filter Photometer – Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Scope of Work: Provide a filter photometer to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents in the Soil and Water Quality Lab at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO. This instrument must be identical to the existing instrument for efficiency and to provide long-term data continuity. 2. Background: The CSWQRU researches the effects of cropping system management practices on soil and water quality and conducts research in support of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network. Surface water samples are collected from streams and autosamplers for analysis of nutrients and other compounds; soil samples and plant tissue samples are collected, ground, and extracted for a wide range of colorimeteric analyses in addition to fundamental pH and conductivity measurements. The current laboratory instrumentation does not have the throughput capacity to analyze all of the time-sensitive, event-based samples received without violating holding times and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards. We are seeking a second filter photometer to provide the required data in accordance with research objectives and approved analytical protocols. The new filter photometer will operate in parallel with the existing filter photometer. The data produced by the new filter photometer must be fully interchangeable with the existing filter photometer data for efficiency and for long-term data continuity. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 3. Technical Requirements/Tasks: Specifications include: Single channel filter photometer Absorbance resolution of 0.001 A or better Minimum absorbance range: 0.0-3.0 A Minimum spectral range: 300 – 850 nm Minimum 10 filter positions Concurrent pH, conductivity, and photometric analysis Automated system for hands-free analysis Shipping and lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211 Operates with 120 V or 240 V power supply Brand Name or Equivalent: Thermo Scientific Gallery Aqua Master with ECM. 4. Deliverables / Schedule: The filter photometer shall be delivered via lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211 no later than 45 days after award. There is no loading dock at the receiving facility. 5.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Vendor’s personnel should be trained and certified to provide technical advice on installation and operation of the instrument.