SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Isotopic Water Analyzer
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Western Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- LU62716
- Archive Date
- 9/8/2016
- Point of Contact
- Joseph A. Covarrubio, Fax: 979-260-9413
- E-Mail Address
-
joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov
(joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Notice of Intent - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, WBSC intends to award a sole source procurement to: netMecury, 13438 Floyd Circle, Dallas, TX 75243, an authorized distributor for a Los Gatos Research Isotopic Water Analyzer Mo. #IWA-35EP. This water analyzer will perform analysis of isotopic concentrations of water from both liquid and atmospheric samples. The instrument will be able to analyze liquid water samples taken from surface and subsurface pools. It will also be able to analyze samples of water extracted from soil and plant material and be able to identify and quantify any organic contamination present in the extracted samples. Furthermore, the instrument will be able to continuously monitor changes in isotopic concentrations of transpired water in the vapor phase. LGR's water analyzer Mo #IWA-35EP, will perform all of these services in a single instrument. The USDA, ARS-CSRL located in Lubbock, TX currently owns an auto sampler from LGR that will work with the above system where if we were to purchase the system from another manufacturer we would ultimately have to purchase another auto sampler at a cost of $23,000. As such the LGR Isotopic Water Analyzer Mo #IWA-35EP will save money by reusing equipment already owned and compatible with the IWA-35EP as well as being able to measure both liquid and vapor water samples. The LGR IWA-35EP isotopic analyzer is the only isotopic water analyzer that the location can use with their already existing laboratory equipment, otherwise it would cost more government time, money, and resources to use another brand. Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about August 25, 2016. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, August 24, 2016. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the following address: USDA, ARS-WBSC, 1001 Holleman Dr., East, College Station, TX 77840. Attn: Joseph Covarrubio, Contract Specialist, e-mail - joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/0a5f51d70f75f97d6219b1123bf3129d)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS-CSRL, Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States
- Zip Code: 79415
- Zip Code: 79415
- Record
- SN04217333-W 20160812/160810234822-0a5f51d70f75f97d6219b1123bf3129d (fbodaily.com)
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