Loren Data's SAM Daily™

SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 06, 2022 SAM #7554
SPECIAL NOTICE

66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Analyzer

Notice Date

8/4/2022 9:43:33 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

ROCKY MTN RESEARCH STATION FORT COLLINS CO 80526 USA
 

ZIP Code

80526
 

Solicitation Number

1240BG22Q_ORGANIC_CARBON_AND_NITROGEN_ANALYZER
 

Response Due

8/19/2022 7:00:00 AM
 

Point of Contact

Rochelle Infante
 

E-Mail Address

rochelle.Infante@usda.gov
(rochelle.Infante@usda.gov)
 

Description

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole source.� Requests for a solicitation will receive no response.�� This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that the National Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station Intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract, on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for one (1) TOC-LCSH Total Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Analyzer; LabSolutions Version with applicable set up, support, and warranty. The Shimadzu is the only instrument manufacturer that offers simultaneous analysis of both TOC and Total Nitrogen(TN) in liquids or gases.� Shimadzu is the only company that offers standard sparge mixing and optional mechanical stirring for heavy particulate samples such as those originating from surface water sampled in forest watersheds and wetlands.� Shimadzu TOC analyzers can handle particulates up to .5mm and allow the forest service to maintain analytical compatibility within current long- term research projects. �The design offers an optional built-in air purifier that eliminates the need for high purity air tanks or a separate instrument for air purification.� The Proposed contract action is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.� This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.� A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.� Date posted to SAM.gov August 4, 2022.� Date Posting will close: 8:00 am MDT, August 19, 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516.� The Size Standard is 1,000. The desired order date described herein is anticipated to be, August 23, 2022. The Responses to this synopsis will be used to confirm that this is a sole source requirement.�� This notice is NOT a request for Quote (RFQ); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract.� Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary.� The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action.� Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit technical capabilities in writing to Rochelle Infante electronically at: Rochelle.Infante@usda.gov.� Responses must be received no later than 11:00 am August 18, 2022 MDT.� All documentation shall become the property of the Government.� Firms responding must indicate the following information: Business Size: small business, disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUB Zone certified, indicate the appropriate NAICS code, and UEI.� This synopsis neither constitutes a request for Quote nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.� This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. ��Please note than any prospective offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the award in accordance with FAR part 4.11
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/e762bd69cc124e8fb329aec9560f6b8f/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA

Zip Code: 80526

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06414111-F 20220806/220804230107 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

---

| FSG Index  |  This Issue's Index  |  Today's SAM Daily Index Page |