SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole Source Contract
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Northern Plains Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG-8KAP-S-14-0011
- Archive Date
- 10/7/2014
- Point of Contact
- Molly R. Jackson, Phone: (970) 492-7004
- E-Mail Address
-
molly.jackson@ars.usda.gov
(molly.jackson@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (NCGRP) Research Unit in Fort Collins, CO intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, located in Boston, MA, for a steam autoclave. One of Consolidated's most unique features in regards to their autoclave is that they do not have/require proprietary parts, labor, or preventative maintenance agreements. Other manufacturers, in comparison, require only the use of the proprietary parts, labor, and preventative maintenance agreements that can only be obtained from their company. This is often very costly for long term use and eliminates competition. However, acquiring Consolidated's autoclave opens doors for future competition as it allows the use of parts, labor, and maintenance agreements that are not affiliated with proprietary manufacturers. Other unique features of Consolidated's autoclaves include: •· Hardwires on all electronics eliminating the chance of any electronic connectors coming loose in transit or during use •· The Waste Water Cooling component does not utilize electricity for it to function as it is a temperature actuated, non-electric, mechanical devise. •· Separate solenoid valves are used for all steam and water functions •· 15 year chamber warranty The unique features of the Consolidated Sterilizer Systems' autoclave create the need to negotiate a sole source award for the procurement action described above. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. No solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide equal or superior services are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of publication of this notice. All information received within 10 days of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government to determine if more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing equal or superior services. All responses must be in writing and should be emailed to molly.jackson@ars.usda.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Molly Jackson at the above contact information.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS, NPA, NCGRP, 1111 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80526, United States
- Zip Code: 80526
- Zip Code: 80526
- Record
- SN03510199-W 20140915/140913233411-2bb0654f6fd52c681ba0901cec9adffe (fbodaily.com)
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