SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Single Kernel Characterization System - Clauses
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Midwest Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG-5405-S-14-AA05
- Archive Date
- 9/20/2014
- Point of Contact
- LuAnn K. Therrian, Phone: 517-337-6825
- E-Mail Address
-
luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov
(luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Clauses This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Notice of Intent. The Administrative Office in East Lansing, MI, for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Perten Instruments, 6444 S. 6 th Street, Springfield, IL 62707. This is a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement of the Soft Wheat Quality Labratory (SWQL), MWA, ARS, USDA in Wooster, OH is for one SKCS 4100 - Single Kernel Characterization System. 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. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Perten Instruments, without further 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 FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION UNDER FAR 6.303-2 Open Market Acquisitions and FAR 13.5 Special Test Items TITLE: Single Kernel Characterization System The title of each document shall be JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. CONTENT: 1. Contracting Activity. (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, Agricultural Reasearch Service, Soft Wheat Quality Laboratory 2. Nature/Description of Action. (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This purchase is to obtain a Perten SKCS 4100. The vender is 'Perten Instruments, 6444 S. 6th Street Road, Springfield, Illinois 62707, (217) - 585 - 9440, Fax: (217) - 585 - 9441'. 3. Description of Supplies/Services. The unit needs equipment to analyze individual wheat kernels for weight, diameter, moisture content and kernel hardness. The equipment must be fully automatic and perform the analysis of at least 300 individual kernels in 4 minutes. The purpose of this new procurement is to replace a worn and aging instrument that is no longer fully supported with a new, reliable instrument that uses current microcomputer hardware and software, to permit online integration with data storage. 4. Statutory Authority. (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 ©(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The services required by the Agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type 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 SKCS 4100 is a patented, proprietary instrument that was developed and calibrated by Perten in collaboration with ARS and the Federal Grain Inspection Service. The SWQL has been using this instrumentation for about 15 years for seed evaluation 6. Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) 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 thermogravimetric analyzer. b. USDA/ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they meet the future needs of the Government. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). No other suppliers produce an instrument that directly measures kernel hardness. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR 6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this experience knows that the instrument is only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)). At this time there is only one source available meeting our needs for kernel measurement. 10. Other Interested Sources. (FAR 6.30(a)(11)). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Future Competition. FAR 6.3603(a)(11)). Being advertised on FedBizOpps to see if there is any other vendors that can supply the equipment needed. 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)). 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 accura 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. //s// Name:LuAnn Therrian Title: Contracting Officer
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ARS-USDA-SWQR, Williams Hall, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Ohio, 44691, United States
- Zip Code: 44691
- Zip Code: 44691
- Record
- SN03475033-W 20140823/140821235912-e2235481491f235390c8cfd1e8f6e4d6 (fbodaily.com)
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