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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a sole source firm fixed delivery order to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the purchase of a Thermo Electron Dionex ICS-6000 Ion Chromatograph system, including associated accessories, software, computer equipment, consumables, and warranties. This advanced ion chromatography system is essential for supporting ongoing research at the USDA ARS Crop Pathology & Genetics Research unit in Davis, California. The order encompasses a wide range of components such as the chromatograph instrument itself, autosamplers, detectors, pumps, racks, consumables like cartridges and columns, and extended warranty and onsite support services. The selected system offers high-pressure operation and modular versatility, tailored to facilitate the analysis of various analytes critical for sustainable agriculture and land management research. This procurement follows specific federal acquisition regulations, citing a sole source justification under FAR 13.106 and related provisions, as Thermo Fisher Corporation is the only responsible source able to supply this specialized system. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but invites potential capable suppliers to submit evidence of their qualifications by a specified date, which will inform the Government’s decision on whether to pursue a competitive process. The expected award date for this contract is on or about September 10, 2019, with all inquiries directed via email to the contracting officer. The procurement is intended to ensure the USDA ARS obtains the unique technology required for its scientific work, emphasizing its non-competitive nature due to the specific product’s capabilities and vendor exclusivity.

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USDA ARS awards sole source order to Thermo Electron for specialized ion chromatography system.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per PropView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

USDA ARS, Crop Pathology & Genetics Research (CPGR) 284 Hutchinson Hall, One Shields Ave Davis, CA 95616., CA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per Prop
Contacts1 person available
OfficeALBANY, CA, 94710, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per Prop
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Office AddressALBANY, CA, 94710, USA
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THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR 13.106, the USDA ARS intends to award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Delivery Order (DO) to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC (THERMO ELECTRON), 1400 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 10, West Palm, FL 33407-1976. This order will purchase a THERMO ELECTON DIONEX ICS-6000 ION Chromatograph with Accessories, Software plus associated Computer /Monitor, Consumables & Warranties in support of the ongoing research at USDA ARS, Crop Pathology & Genetics Research (CPGR), 284 Hutchinson Hall, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616. The Firm Fixed DO will include the following (Please note: There are Open Market & GSA Items combined on this DO & GSA items are marked with an asterisk): DIONEX ICS-6000 ION Chromatograph: 1. * 1.1 22181-60007 PROD,DP,STD,QUAT-QUAT,+DGAS,ICS6; 1 EA 2. * 1.2 22181-60049 PROD,DC-6000 STD TEMP,2 VALVE,MICROBORE; 1 EA 3. 1.3 072058 PROD,EO+4 ELUENT BTLS; 1 EA 4. * 1.4 22181-60019 PROD,EG,DUAL,ISC6; 1 EA 5. * 1.5 075522 ASSY,DEGASSER,ANALYT,HP; 2 EA 6. * 1.7 088803 KIT,VIPER,ICS 5+/6,4 MM CD; 2 EA 7. * 1.8 22181-60031PROD,CONSUMABLE DEVICE MONITOR,DC; 1 EA 8. 1.9 074926 PROD,AS-AP AUTOSAMPLER,TEMP; 1 EA 9. 1.10 074123 PROD,ASSY,VLV,RHEO,2/6,TITAN-HP,PK; 1 EA 10. 1.11 074936 PROD,ASSY,RACK,40 VIAL,AS-AP; 3 EA 11. * 1.13 22181-62016 KIT,TABLET ARM/HOLDER,ICS-6000; 1 EA 12. 1.14 22181-62020 KIT,TABLET,IC; 1 EA 13. 1.20 960708 CBL,3COND,LINE CORD,US,RoHS; 6 EA Accessories: 14. * 1.6 079829 CD CONDUCTIVITY DETECTOR, ANALYT., DC; 2 EA Software plus associated Computer /Monitor: 15. 1.15 7050.0104A-ICSP; 1 EA 16. 1.16 7200.0201-ICSP; 1 EA 17. 1.17 076137PC,DELL,XE2,2X500GB-HD,32GB,i7,W764,RoHS; 1 EA 18. 1.18 071664 MONITOR,DELL,24 IN,RoHS; 1 EA Consumables: 19. 1.12 055058 VIAL KT 10ML POLYSTYRENE-CAPSSEPTA 100EA; 2 EA 20. 1.27 075778 DIONEX EGC 500 KOH CARTRIDGE; 1 EA 21. 1.28 062986 DIONEX CRD 200 (2MM); 1 EA 22. 1.29 075779 DIONEX EGC 500 MSA CARTRIDGE; 1 EA 23. 1.30 088667 PROD,ADRS600,2MM; 1 EA 24. 1.31 088670 PROD,CDRS600,2MM; 1 EA 25. 1.32 057184 PROD,COL,IP,CG12A,5UM,3X30MM; 1 EA 26. 1.33 057185 PROD,COL,IP,CS12A,5UM,3X150MM; 1 EA 27. 1.34 088662 DIONEX CR-ATC 600 TRAP COLUMN; 1 EA 28. 1.35 056933 DIONEX COMBINED SEVEN ANION STD I, 50ML; 1 EA 29. 1.36 088663 DIONEX CR-CTC 600 TRAP COLUMN; 1 EA 30. 1.37 040187 DIONEX COMBINED SIX CATION STD-I, 50ML; 1 EA 31. 1.38 076036 PROD,COL,IP,AS18-FAST-4UM,2X150MM; 1 EA 32. 1.39 076037 PROD,COL,IP,AG18-FAST-4UM,2X30MM; 1 EA Warranties: 33. 1.19 702-026402 2 DAYS IC ONSITE SUPPORT; 1 JOB 34. 1.21 701-013900 UNITY YR 2 OR 3 EXTENDED WARRANTY - LABOR & TRAVEL - CD AND ED DETECTORS (OPTIONS); 4 EA 35. 1.22 701-016700 UNITY YR 2 OR 3 EXTENDED WARRANTY - LABOR & TRAVEL - AS-AP AUTOSAMPLER WITH TRAY TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPTION; 2 EA 36. 1.23 701-055888 UNITY YR 2 OR 3 EXTENDED WARRANTY - LABOR & TRAVEL - ELUENT GENERATOR, DEGASSER NOT INCLUDED (OPTION); 2 EA 37. 1.24 701-055985 UNITY YR 2 OR 3 EXTENDED WARRANTY - LABOR & TRAVEL - ICS-6000 DUAL PUMP ANALYTICAL; 2 EA 38. 1.25 701-055991 UNITY YR 2 OR 3 EXTENDED WARRANTY - LABOR & TRAVEL - ICS-6000 DETECTOR COMPARTMENT, 2 INJ VALVES, STD AND LOW TEMP, STD AND MICRO BORE; 2 EA 39. 1.26 701-055076 UNITY REMOTE SERVICES Thermo Fisher Corporation is the sole provider of the Thermo ScientificTM DionexTM ICS-6000 HPICTM System, which is a high-pressure ion chromatography system that provides an impressive combination of increased productivity, expanded capabilities, and improved performance. Modular versatility, functional integration, superior performance and the capability to operate continuously at up to 5000 psi culminate in the most advanced ion chromatography system. USDA ARS, CPGR requires this Thermo Electron Ion Chromatograph for analysis of a broad spectrum of analytes to support development of practices to enable sustainable agriculture and working lands. Along with FAR Part 12 & FAR Subpart 13.106 procedures, pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETTIVE QUOTES; a determination, by the Government, not to compete this proposed order/contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their capability. The Government will consider all responses received by 11:30AM PST, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Primary Point of Contact: Washingtoni.NLN@usda.gov. THE AWARD DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 10, 2019, and again, this Notice of Intent is not considered as 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.

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