Notice of Intent for Sole Source Award

This contract action is for the acquisition of equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority and procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b).  The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to award a single source purchase order to Genevac, Inc., 815 Route 208, Gardiner, NY 12525, for one (1) EZ-2.3 Plus Evaporation System. 

It has been determined that Genevac, Inc. is the only source that can provide the required equipment, as the requested model has performance characteristics that are unique and not available from other manufacturers, such as Genevac's patented "dry-pure" process which automatically controls the equipment's temperature and pressure to prevent "bumping" of the solvent. This process prevents sample loss and contamination. Also, the "dry-pure" process automates shutdown after the sample is fully dry to avoid damaging the samples as well as saving users time. The cold trap into which solvent is evaporated is easily cleaned after use without having to shut down the system making it efficient and easier to operate compared to similar equipment. Lastly, the system features a high-quality chemically resistant pump that minimizes maintenance.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 “Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.”  Its associated Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

Line Item 001   1 ea EZ-2.3 Plus Evaporative System

Line Item 002   1 ea Lead Power NEMA 5.15 – R/A IEC

Line Item 003   2 ea Sample holder 12mm*35mm*48

Line Item 004   2 ea 1.5ml Eppendorf holder *32

Line Item 005   2 ea 15ml Centrifuge Holder x24 HCL

Line Item 006   2 ea Swing Deep/Mid Well Assembly Swing + 2 Heat Transfer Assys

NIEHS will solicit and negotiate directly with Genevac, Inc. and no solicitation will be issued.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, if an interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The quotation must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement.  Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.  All interested parties must express their interest or quotation in writing via email to beth.kuhaneck@nih.gov within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this notice.  No faxed documents will be accepted.  If no responsive statements or quotations are received within seven (7) calendar days, an award will be made to Genevac, Inc.