Oxidation Stability Analysis Machine
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0008
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Peoria, Illinois 61604, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA/ARS intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Metrohm USA, Inc. for an oxidation stability analysis machine. The machine will determine the oil stability index of foods and oils according to AOCS method Cd 12b-92. Interested parties may identify their capability to Joel Maas by March 22, 2024, but the decision to compete the contract is at the Government's discretion.
The requirement is for a Rancimat 892 oxidation stability analysis machine from Metrohm or equivalent. There is no set-aside with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640. The estimated value is $36,231 to be delivered within 90 days of award. The machine must accommodate a minimum of eight samples from 50-220 degrees Celsius in one degree increments with software to automatically or manually calculate conductivity endpoints from probes.
Notice text
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 FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), single source for purchase not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, to:
Metrohm USA, INC
9250 Camden Field Parkway-Riverview, FL 33578
Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure an oxidation stability analysis machine for the purpose of determining the “Oil Stability Index” of food fats and oils for ARS research according to AOCS official method Cd 12b-92.
The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a Size Standard of 1,000 Employees and the PSC Code is 6640.
NO solicitation or solicitation package will be issued. The notice of this 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 5:00 PM Eastern Time March 22, 2024 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Joel Maas at joel.maas@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: Oxidation Stability Analysis Machine-Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based in responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specification Document.pdf | ||
| Sole Source Justification Rancimat.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidation Stability Analysis Machine | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Oxidation Stability Analysis Machine | Pre-Solicitation |
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