SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Upgrade EDS System on SEM
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Midwest Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG5522P130017
- Archive Date
- 9/14/2013
- Point of Contact
- LuAnn K. Therrian, Phone: 517-337-6825
- E-Mail Address
-
luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov
(luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Notice of Intent. The Administrative Office in East Lansing, MI, for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Thermo Fisher Scientific, 5225 Verona Rd. Madison, WI 53711-4495. This is a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement of the Application Technology Research Unit (ATRU), MWA, ARS, USDA at Wooster, OH is for one Noran System 7 Spectral Imaging System, Dell Optiplex Advanced computer, 24" LCD Monitor, Feature sizing and chemical typing software, Digital imaging interface for electron microscopes including one image signal input, Microscope column communication software and installation of all. Interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Thermo Fisher Scientific, without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, Contracting Office, East Lansing, Michigan 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This contracting action is to obtain an upgrade spectral imaging system on the scanning electron microscope. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). Noran System 7 spectral imaging system, featuring sizing and chemical typing software, digital imaging interface for electron microscope, microscope column communication software, and installation on the electron microscope. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The upgraded software required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the Agency requirements. The current software is no longer supported by the manufacturer 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, "When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for." (2) The named vendor is unique in that it can provide the equipment at this location that is paramount and justified in the study and data collection are to be successfully completed. 6. Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6). As per the terms of this announcement as this is the first and (anticipated) only need for this specific combination of product and installation. USDA/ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they meet the future needs of the Government. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). No other suppliers were found for this software and current detector on the scanning electron microscope. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this experience knows that the service is proprietary and only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)) Due to the nature of the item needed, at this time there is only one source available. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor surveys are done from time to time to see if other existing items can meet the research requirements 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications; (FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(A), 6.303-2(A)(12) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. //s// Name:LuAnn Therrian Title: Contracting Officer
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ARS-USDA-ATRU, Selby Hall, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio, 44691, United States
- Zip Code: 44691
- Zip Code: 44691
- Record
- SN03151383-W 20130817/130816000535-6093cf131792cba99bc1d67d1e738cc2 (fbodaily.com)
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