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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 17, 2017 FBO #5593
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- Intent to Sole Source Specialized Nutrient Analysis Services - Sole Source Justification

Notice Date
3/15/2017
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 
Contracting Office
Agricultural Research Service - Eastern Business Service Center
 
ZIP Code
00000
 
Solicitation Number
AG-32SC-SS-17-NL01
 
Archive Date
4/3/2017
 
Point of Contact
Nicholas D. Langley,
 
E-Mail Address
Nicholas.Langley@ars.usda.gov
(Nicholas.Langley@ars.usda.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
Sole Source Justification The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriclutural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) intends to award a sole source procurement to: Janet M. Roseland, MS, RD 4916 Millbrook Street Shawnee, KS 66218 to provide specialized nutrient analsis and related services to the USDA-ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory in Beltsville, MD The contractor possesses a level of specialized experience and knowledge necessary to complete the required analysis to be used accross multiple resaerch projects. The contractor has provided similar services for this type of research for USDA in the past and is the only know vendor with the specialized experience working in this capacity at this time that would not require any additional extensive training or upfront time and cost on the part of the Government. NDL would experience significant delays in completing research studies for animal-based foods and documenting the research, if we had to locate another scientist with this extensive depth of experience, qualifications, and knowledge. Moreover, another scientist’s equipment, methodology, technique, execution, etc. of the analytical services required could result in inconsistencies in research data that could introduce unnecessary, and unintentional, bias, errors, and/or inconsistencies throughout various research projects. 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 analysis will be conducted in concert with the USDA-ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory, Beltsville, MD. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about March 31, 2017. 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 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, March 30, 2017. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the following addresses: Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS-EBSC Nick Langley Nicholas.Langley@ars.usda.gov
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/72bb1b908153d5e3965025f6d27bfb89)
 
Place of Performance
Address: USDA ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, BARC-West, Building 005, Room 105, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, United States
Zip Code: 20705
 
Record
SN04435991-W 20170317/170315234710-72bb1b908153d5e3965025f6d27bfb89 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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