Brand_Name_Determination_Using_FAR_part_12_up_to_SAT_(26-467)_Redacted.pdf
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- NOAA NWFSC LCMS Support and Maintenance Services Federal contract opportunity
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- 1333MF26Q0100
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This is a Brand Name Determination document using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a sole-source contract action under the simplified acquisition threshold.
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Department of Commerce, requires a comprehensive multi-year service and support agreement for AB SCIEX ExionLC AE liquid chromatograph coupled with QTRAP 5500 tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) systems. The requirement comprises one base year with three option years. Required services include: (1) Preventative Maintenance conducted by AB Sciex certified field engineers with one annual on-site visit for both LC and MS systems using OEM parts; (2) Unlimited corrective repair services with on-site repairs within two business days for LC systems and three business days for MS systems, performed by AB SCIEX certified field engineers; and (3) Unlimited telephone hardware technical support. The contract will be Firm-Fixed Price. Performance periods and estimated costs are: Base Year 09/29/2026–09/28/2027 ($34,649.97), Option Year 1 09/29/2027–09/28/2028 ($34,161.73), Option Year 2 09/29/2028–09/28/2029 ($35,186.58), and Option Year 3 09/29/2029–09/28/2030 ($36,242.17).
The sole source is identified as AB SCIEX LLC, 1201 Radio Road, Redwood City, CA 94065-1348. The justification for single-source acquisition cites exclusive licensing agreements, proprietary diagnostic software, internal schematics, specialized engineering protocols, OEM-required certifications, and the specialized nature of the LC-MS/MS system requiring expert-level maintenance to prevent catastrophic failure. Market research determined no other small businesses could support the required maintenance services at the necessary quality level.
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Version 2.0 19Aug2020
BRAND NAME DETERMINATION USING
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)
FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
(AUTHORITY: 12.102(a) and 41 USC 1901)
PR 143041-26-0144
1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, Fisheries, OMB Field
Delegates, and Northwest Fisheries Science Center
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental Chemistry Program (ECP) requires a comprehensive multi-year service and support agreement for its AB SCIEX ExionLC AE liquid chromatographer coupled with QTRAP 5500 tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) systems. The requirement comprises one base year and 3 subsequent option years to ensure uninterrupted operational capacity.
The service contract must include, at minimum:
1. Preventative Maintenance (PM): The PM has to be conducted by AB Sciex certified field engineers to ensure the system operates within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. One annual on-site visit for both LC and MS systems. Replacements of parts with OEM parts.
2. Corrective Repair: Unlimited on-site repairs conducted by AB Sciex certified field engineers to assure instrument returns to its peak performance and OEM specifications. On-site repair within 2 business days from the call for LC systems and 3 business days for MS systems. All service repairs will be performed by AB SCIEX’s certified field engineer.
3. Technical Support: Unlimited telephone hardware technical support.
The LC-MS/MS is a highly sophisticated analytical instrument used by the ECP to measure trace-level chemicals. These data are critical for high-stakes research involving salmonids and marine mammal habitat and hatchery environment. These researches directly supports the agency’s mission to increase seafood competitiveness by ensuring robust data on seafood product integrity and effects of environmental stressors.
The instrument operates under extreme physical tolerances, including ultra-high vacuum environments, precise voltage stability, and an accurate and reproducible micro-volume liquid handler. Even minor deviations in these parameters can compromise the selectivity, sensitivity, accuracy, and precision of the data. Given the complexity, expert-level care is required to prevent catastrophic failure. A formal service
PR 143041-26-0144
6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification
I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
7. Determination I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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