Metrohm IC System and Components Sole Source

1263PX19Q0030
NAICS Code: 334516
The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order to BRINKMANN INSTRUMENTS INC for Metrohm IC System & Components. The instrument is used to analyze water samples for anions (F, Cl, Br, NO3, and SO4) from various NRS projects and scientific studies, including stream and precipitation chemistry from the Hubbard Brook long-term ecosystem study.
NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because of their experience within this field of study and have the necessary products to adequately provide for our requirements. Contractor selected also will allow for trade in of existing Metrohm 761/788 IC system. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to david.easter@usda.gov no later than 11:59 am CST 10 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.
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