Analytical Services of Cotton and Cellulose Samples
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12405B24Q0014
- Agency
- Southeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Southeast Area intends to award a sole source contract for analytical services of cotton and cellulose samples. The analyses will include spectroscopic analyses such as transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction. The contract will be awarded using justification for other than full and open competition procedures citing only one responsible source. Responses must be submitted by December 1, 2023 to be considered.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. The incumbent contractor is capable of providing the required services. The contract value is to be determined but will cover analytical services for cotton and cellulose samples over a one year period. Responses received by December 1, 2023 detailing capability to perform the listed analyses will be reviewed and a contract award will be made without further notice if deemed appropriate.
Notice text
PRESOLICITATION/NOTICE OF INTENT:
The intent of this Pre-solicitation Notice is for informational purposes only. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA intends to award a sole source contract for analytical services of cotton and cellulose samples.These analyses will include but are not limited to spectroscopic analyses, including Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
The proposed contract will be awarded using a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) procedures citing the authority at 41 USC 3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The justification for other than full and open competition is attached for reference.
The synopsis does NOT constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. However, all responsible sources, meeting the requirements, which, if received within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice shall be considered by the Government. All responses must be submitted to the Government primary point of contact at the contracting office address shown below. If no written responses are received after the publication of this notice the contract will be awarded without further notice. 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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Services of Cotton and Cellulose Samples | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Analytical Services of Cotton and Cellulose Samples | Pre-Solicitation |
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