MR Ti Analyzer

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to:

Government Scientific Source, Inc
12351 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA, 20191-3415

MR Ti Analyzer Specifications

1. Potentiometric titrator that measures initial pH and performs endpoint and/or inflexion point titrations for fruit juices and beverages.
2. Demonstrate ability to obtain precise and accurate measurements.
3. Generates reproducible data.
4. Automated robotics with high throughput.
5. Flexibility to simultaneously use different titrants using modular dosing systems.
6. The unit needs to be compatible with Tiamo 2.5 software (made by Metrohm) or have a free data collection and
7. analysis software package.
8. The unit needs to be able to perform sequential measurements more than 30 samples.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516; the small business size standard is 500 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. All information received by 3:00 PM Central Time on August 14, 2018, will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Lynn Hults at lynn.hults@ars.usda.gov.

The e-mail subject line shall state: 1232SC18P-926628 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. 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.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

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