Notice_of_Intent.docx

Notice of Intent: The USDA, ARS, SEA intends to award a sole source procurement to Buchi Corporation, 19 Lukens Drive, Suite 400, New Castle, DE 19720, as they are the sole source for this type of instrument pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(l ) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The award will be for the purchase of a Mini Spray Dryer, B-290 Advanced, for organic and aqueous solutions, for small sample volumes up to 1000 ml/h, including two glass cylinders, safety curtain, feed switch valve and two nozzle caps. And one outlet filter complete for B-290; includes glass body, holder manometer gauge, and filter to protect aspirator and environment from fine particles. One polyester deep-bed filter for product recover included.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about August 10, 2019, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This Notice of lntent 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 2:00 PM central time, August 9, 2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the points of contact listed:

Place of Performance:

USDA-ARS

1100 Robert E Lee Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70124

Primary Point of Contact.:

Jessica Pacheco Contract Specialist jessica.pacheco@ars.usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact.:

Nicholas Langley Contract Specialist nicholas.langley@ars.uda.gov