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This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source for the USGS Geology, Minerals, Energy & Geophysics Science Center, Menlo Park, CA. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a Purcha... This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source for the USGS Geology, Minerals, Energy & Geophysics Science Center, Menlo Park, CA. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a Purchase Order to Perkin Elmer in Shelton, CT for a one-year service agreement for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer NexION 300Q, serial No. 81QN3041602 (ICP-MS) from 11/21/2021-11/20/2022. Perkin Elmer has proprietary rights that render them the only vendor with access to proprietary information and parts. Perkin Elmer verifies the performance of each component part, spare part, and software. It offers technical support, upgrades, and engineering resources to maintain the original operating specifications for the instrument. Perkin Elmer is the only company certified and factory trained engineers available to service the instrument. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Specifications: 12-month service contract: Period of Performance 11/21/2021-11/20/2022 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer NexION 300Q, serial No. 81QN3041602 (ICP-MS) The service contract will cover parts, travel, remote support, and labor costs for routine maintenance to keep the instrument functioning optimally. In addition, the service contract includes 1 preventive maintenance visit. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The USGS requires a 12-month service contract for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer NexION 300Q, serial No. 81QN3041602 (ICP-MS) from 11/21/2021-11/20/2022 already in possession at the USGS Geology, Minerals, Energy & Geophysics Science Center. The NAICS code for this action is 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 11/10/2021 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or through SAM.gov shall not be accepted or considered.