SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance of Government Owned Waters Equipment
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010
- ZIP Code
- 50010
- Solicitation Number
- AG-6125-S-08-AA06
- Response Due
- 6/20/2008
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- Marlys M. Pomranke,, Phone: 515-663-7415, Marlys M. Pomranke,, Phone: 515-663-7415
- E-Mail Address
-
marlys.pomranke@ars.usda.gov, marlys.pomranke@ars.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award Synopsis. The National Animal Disease Center for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Waters Corporation, 34 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a requirement for a service contract on the Waters QTOF Ultima Mass Spec API-UE488, the CAPLC System and Upgrades for the Masslynx and Protienlyxn Software for the period 07/01/2008 through 06/30/2009. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 10 calendar days after publication of this notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, National Animal Disease Center 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This contracting action is to certify the move of the Waters qTOF mass spectrometer and for a service agreement for this equipment. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). Move and service agreement for Waters QTOF Ultima Mass Spectrometer and upgrades for software. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, "When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for." (2) The named vendor is the manufacturer of proprietary equipment and upgrades which are not available through other vendors. The proposed acquisition is for continuation of work currently being performed using equipment from the vendor. This effort requires the vendors to provide for continued maintenance of their proprietary equipment. 6. Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6). a. A Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) synopsis is published in an attempt to identify other possible vendors of the required maintenance/software. b. USDA/ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they can meet future needs of the Government. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). The mass spectrometer is a very sensitive instrument and each manufacturer’s instruments differ in parts, software and technical expertise. It is therefore critical to maintain our service through Waters Corporation. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this corporate experience knows that the maintenance/software is proprietary and only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)) Due to the proprietary maintenance/software needed to perform the research, at this time there is only one source available. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor for existing equipment have proprietary rights that effectively preclude competing upgrades and maintenance for the equipment. 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(a) 6.303-2(a)(12)) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name: Marlys Pomranke Title: Contracting Officer
- Web Link
-
FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=531371be4e7c8c1190a4572d98502743&tab=core&_cview=1)
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Ave, Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States
- Zip Code: 50010
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN01590501-W 20080612/080610221942-531371be4e7c8c1190a4572d98502743 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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