Photoacoustic Multi-Gas Analyzer (Photoacoustic Infrared Detection)
Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Award. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements to: California Analytical Instruments, Inc. 1312 West Grove Avenue Orange, California 92865 Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure one (1) Multiple Gas Analyzer using photoacoustic infrared detection. Multiple Gas Analyzer must be in strict accordance with attached Specifications. This product is requested to support the USDA/ARS/SEA, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit (PPPSRU), Fayetteville, AR location. This Notice of Intent is not considered an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Quotations (RFQ) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. Responsible sources meeting the requirements may identify their interest and technical capability to this requirement. The Government will not reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. All responses must be submitted to the Government by email only to Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov and shall be considered by the Agency. All responses should be submitted by Tuesday, June 28, 2022, no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). The email subject line shall state: 12505B22Q0173 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The Government will be the sole determiner regarding an offeror’s ability to meet all requirements. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 12405B22Q0173 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
6/22/22, 3:19 PM Photoacoustic Multi-Gas Analyzer (Photoacoustic Infrared Detection)
Awarded contract 12405B22P0179 to CALIFORNIA ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. for 80020.00 on 2022-06-29. 12405B22Q0173 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
6/29/22, 5:46 PM Photoacoustic Multi-Gas Analyzer (Photoacoustic Infrared Detection)
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to support the USDA/ARS/SEA, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit (PPPSRU), Fayetteville, AR location. Seeking contractor to provide: One Multiple Gas Analyzer using photoacoustic infrared detection. Multiple Gas Analyzer must meet specifications listed below and be in strict accordance with attached Specifications. Unit must use photo-acoustic infrared detection Unit must be capable of analyzing up to five gasses plus water vapor. Gasses must include Ammonia, Nitrous Oxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Methane. Unit gas selection for analysis should use optical filters Unit must compensate for temperature and pressure fluctuations as well as water vapor interference. Unit must be field portable and weigh less than 26 lbs. Unit must require no more than 1 hour warmup and include self-testing diagnostics Unit must be capable of analysis without peripherals such as laptops, tablets, or other devices. Unit must not require frequent calibration. Typically, 3 months or greater between calibration. Typically, zero drift of +/- detection limits at tee months, and typical range drift of +/- 3% or less of measured value per 3 months. Unit must have memory to store 21 days’ worth of data when using 15 second measurement intervals. Unit maintenance should only require replacement of air filters. Unit must be compact in design (not rack mounted & less than 25 lbs.) so that it is easily transportable to various remote research sites. Should be no larger than 18 inches wide/8 inches tall and 10 inches deep to ensure easy transportability for research use. Responses should include: Organization Name, address, contact phone number, e-mail address, and web site address. Business size. (Small business versus large business), other socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Unique Entity ID number and CAGE code. Tailored capability statements addressing the salient characteristics listed, with appropriate documentation supporting capability. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted. Interested parties should e-mail responses to Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov on or before Friday, June 17, 2022, no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Hard copies of the responses are not required and will not be accepted. 12405B22Q0173 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
6/13/22, 5:45 PM