SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Dynamic Headspace Sampling System - Instrument Specifications
- Notice Date
- 9/4/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Western Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG-32SD-SS-765946
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2015
- Point of Contact
- Vinay Kaul, Phone: 510-599-6016
- E-Mail Address
-
vinay.kaul@ars.usda.gov
(vinay.kaul@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION Technical Specification of the product Intent to Sole Source Acquisition This is a notice of intent to sole source a commercial item (FAR Authority: 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334516 and the small business size standard is 500 employees or less. The USDA, Agriculture Research Service (ARS)., Pacific West Area (PWA) research laboratory located at Parlier, CA intends to sole source a Dynamic Headspace Option for MPS 2 sampling system from Gerstel, Inc. that consists of an automated flow-through sample analyzer, an extension of the multipurpose sampling rail, a Peltier cooling unit, and an upgraded controller. This equipment is vital for analysis of fruit flavor components not only because it synchronizes with existing Gerstel equipment but also it is the only system capable of producing the data required by the ARS research laboratory since it will simulate what the consumer tastes. Other, brands if available, in the marketplace would not be able to accurately analyze the lab's samples in a meaningful way. The specifications of the instrument and accessories being purchased are available in the attachment posted in this FBO notice. All interested parties are encouraged to provide information on their capabilities to meet this requirement. In order to be considered a potential source, interested parties must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating the capabilities to satisfy the requirement specified above and advantages of the Government to consider another source. The documentation must include prices and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bona fide capability to meet this requirement. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis, the contracting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended GSA schedule vendor and all firms that respond to this synopsis. If no affirmative written response is received by 1530 PST, September 15, 2015, an award will be pursued with the company mentioned above. All businesses wishing to conduct business with the US. Federal Government are required to obtain a DUNS number and register in SAM (System for Award Management). The SAM is a Web-enabled government wide application that collects, validates, stores and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract award, grants and the electronic payment processes.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/7c4cbb053705ad300243b39b1c03b479)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, Agriculture Research Service, 9611 S. Riverbend Ave., Parlier, California, 93648-9757, United States
- Zip Code: 93648-9757
- Zip Code: 93648-9757
- Record
- SN03872823-W 20150906/150904235002-7c4cbb053705ad300243b39b1c03b479 (fbodaily.com)
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