Intent to Sole Source Specialized Nutrient Analysis Services

Added: Mar 15, 2017 2:05 pm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriclutural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) intends to award a sole source procurement to:

Janet M. Roseland, MS, RD

4916 Millbrook Street

Shawnee, KS 66218

to provide specialized nutrient analsis and related services to the USDA-ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory in Beltsville, MD

The contractor possesses a level of specialized experience and  knowledge necessary to complete the required analysis to be used accross multiple resaerch projects.  The contractor has provided similar services for this type of research for USDA in the past and is the only know vendor with the specialized experience working in this capacity at this time that would not require any additional extensive training or upfront time and cost on the part of the Government.  NDL would experience significant delays in completing research studies for animal-based foods and documenting the research, if we had to locate another scientist with this extensive depth of experience, qualifications, and knowledge. Moreover, another scientist’s equipment, methodology, technique, execution, etc. of the analytical services required could result in inconsistencies in research data that could introduce unnecessary, and unintentional, bias, errors, and/or inconsistencies throughout various research projects.

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and  FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The analysis will be conducted in concert with the USDA-ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory, Beltsville, MD.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about March 31, 2017. This Notice of Intent 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 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, March 30, 2017. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the following addresses:

Contracting Office Address:
USDA-ARS-EBSC
Nick Langley
Nicholas.Langley@ars.usda.gov