Notice of intent to sole source a titan 16 position microwave sample preparation system with trade in of an anton paar, microwave reaction system, multi-wave 3000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, EBSC, Wyndmoor, PA, intends to award a sole source procurement to PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc., 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06484-4794 under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to furnish and deliver a Titan 16 Position Microwave Sample Preparation system. This order includes less Trade In Value, De-Installation Service, Installation Service, (FOB: Origin) which includes all Duty Charges to the delivery address (through CUSTOMS) to the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station, 2200 Pedro Albizu Campos Avenue, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 00680.

The Titan 16 position MSP is a flexible easy-to-use microwave sample preparation system for pressure digestion of a broad range of samples for subsequent inorganic analysis. This system is also compatible with the existing PerkinElmer ICP Optima 800 in the laboratory.

TITAN Specifications: 1) Dual magnetrons with 1,500 Watts peak output microwave power delivered in 1% output increments; 2) Designed for rugged, routine laboratory use the system incorporates a stainless steel outer case which encloses a cylindrical corrosion-resistant PFA coated oven cavity that ensures homogeneous microwave distribution; 3) Access to the sample area from above via a hinged lid offers easy sample access; 4) Rugged construction of the lid and its interlocked sensor system assures operator safety and security; 5) Reproducible sample digestion is achieved through precise reaction control temperature and pressure. 6) The USDA-ARS market research indicated that Perkin Elmer is the only known company to accept the trade-in and provide service maintenance contract for this particular instrument in Puerto Rico; and 7) This acquisition also includes a Trade-in of an Anton PAAR, Microwave Reaction System, Multi-wave 3000, Serial Number 80673361, six (6) years old, with an initial cost of $31,488.

The equipment will be located at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station, 2200 Pedro Albizu Campos Avenue, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 00680. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about September 20, 2016.
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 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, September 20, 2016.

Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email/ mail to the Contracting Officer at the following address:

Contracting Office:
USDA, ARS, FM, AP, EBSC
600 E. Mermaid Lane, Rm. 2018
Wyndmoor, PA 19039
lisa.botella@ars.usda.gov