SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cell Analyzers
- Notice Date
- 9/2/2021 3:30:48 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B21Q0231SN
- Response Due
- 9/9/2021 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/24/2021
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo, Phone: 6088900067
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Description
- This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action.�This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This is not a solicitation or request for quote. The USDA-ARS National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, IA has a need for cell analyzers (along with software and an assay kit) with the ability to assess cell concentration and viability using a fluidics system. Only one source has been found with such the system and capabilities we require with no other products available on the market that will satisfy all user requirements. USDA-ARS MWA Office in Peoria, IL intends to make a sole source award to Luminex Corporation. All other cell analyzers found on the market utilize either electrical impedance or direct imaging to analyze samples which either does not allow for cell viability assessment (which we require) or they do not work well with our sample type (i.e. peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)). These types of direct imaging systems are optimized to count cells from cell lines, which are larger than PMBCs. Counts utilizing these types of methods are based on the size of the cells, and despite being able to change the parameters, issues with accuracy of the counts still occur. Other cell analyzers were also found to be too big, have too many lasers, use a different fluidics system, and/or lack reagent readiness for the assay we run. An increase in capacity is needed due to the volume of samples being processed which requires the ability to interchange the flow cell across the existing instruments and a new one. The cell analyzers must use the same reagent to allow for the counting of animal cells within a single trial while using different machines. Use of another cell analyzer would require re-validation of all assay (a significant undertaking) and prevent cross-utilization of equipment to allow for back up equipment in the case of in the event of maintenance issues (as other labs utilize this same cell analyzer). The cell analyzer from Luminex Corporation is the only product that meets our needs based on platform, application, and validated laboratory methods.�As such, we intend to make a sole source award to Luminex Corporation. Please see the attached specifications for additional details.� This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source reasonably available. NAICS code for this requirement will be 334516 � Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size of 1,000 employees. The PSC code for this requirement will be 6630. No solicitation or solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested vendors that regard themselves as capable of providing a product that can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by no later than September 9, 2021 (09/09/2021) at 5:00PM (CST). Any submission in response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence as well as be in sufficient enough detail to show that they can provide a product that would meet the Government�s need and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. It is anticipated that the award will be made before September 30, 2021 (09/30/2021). Again, this is NOT a request for competitive quotes.�This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses received shall be considered by the agency; however, determination by the Government whether or not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Ames, IA 50010, USA
- Zip Code: 50010
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN06120429-F 20210904/210902230127 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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