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The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Agilent of Santa Clara, CA for a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer headspace autosampler which will improve efficiency... The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Agilent of Santa Clara, CA for a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer headspace autosampler which will improve efficiency and expand capacity of its water-quality analytical capability. The equipment is needed by the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center's analytical lab. The headspace autosampler will be delivered within 60 days of the date the contractor receives the purchase order. Agilent Technologies is the sole manufacturer of the autosampler needed to upgrade the existing instrument. Upgrading the existing GCMS Triple Quad through Agilent will allow for more consistent, automated sampling, reducing the risk of variability in the data, and will allow for more efficient use of staff time. The headspace autosampler available through Agilent Technologies is configured to ensure compatibility with the existing equipment and Agilent's software. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Email responses to rlanderson@usgs.gov. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. The size standard in number of employees is 1,000. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.

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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal... This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees Subject: GCMS HEADSPACE AUTOSAMPLER Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Four (4) Calendar days after posting. Contact Point: Rafael Anderson, rlanderson@usgs.gov Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. The agency requires an upgrade to an existing GCMS by adding a Headspace Autosampler and necessary auxiliary hardware, which will improve efficiency and expand capacity of its water-quality analytical capability. The equipment is needed by the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center's analytical lab. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: (I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met. (II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. (III) Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.