Notice_of_intent_to_issue_a_sole_source_contract_-_AB_SCIEX.docx

Notice of intent to issue a sole source contract

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Area, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for: Maintenance contract for AB Sciex Q-Trap 5500 and Selexion with AB SCIEX LLC under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This service plan represents 2 preventative maintenance visits for the Q-Trap 5500 and 1 preventative maintenance visit for the Selexion and gives full coverage for one year for both instruments. This service plan covers all parts and travel for all repair visits. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. No solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide this equipment/system are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of publication of this notice. All information received within 15 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government to determine if the alternative equipment/system meets the Government’s requirements and is capable of performing the intended task(s). All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to the attention of Peter Nelson, fax 701-795-8395, or email at peter.nelson@ars.usda.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Peter Nelson, email peter.nelson@ars.usda.gov.

NAICS 334516