SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
- Notice Date
- 3/4/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334513
— Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG-0521-S-16-0005
- Archive Date
- 3/22/2016
- Point of Contact
- Brian Fien, Phone: (509)335-3349
- E-Mail Address
-
brian.fien@ars.usda.gov
(brian.fien@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- USDA, ARS, Pullman, WA intends to award a sole source purchase order to IDEXX Laboratories, 1 IDEXX Dr, Wst Brook, ME 04092-2040 the below. Purchase of the IDEXX Catalyst One, ProCyte, and Vetlab systems will facilitate testing of complete blood counts and biochemical profiles for a low cost on research animals. Purchase of these instruments over competiing products is requested as ProVyte is the only analyzer that utilizes laser folw cytometry, optical florescence, and laminar flow impedance evaluation of red and white blood cell parameters. Additionally it is the only veterinary instrument that provides absolute count of reticulocytes, indication of the presence of banded neutrophilis and provide a true 5 part WBC differential. The Catalyst One chemistry analyzer is the only instrument available with Smart Service, this allows additional testing capability to be added electronically and IDEXX support to perform remote calibration adjustments and troubleshooting. The Catalyst one has not been modified for human medicine, therefore it does not have limitations related to handling of samples with interfering substances such as lipemia, icterus, or hemolysis. This is accomplished by utilizing Dry SLide technology to filter out these substances without altering subsequent results. The two systems are connected by IDEXX Vet Lab station which provides a single point of data entry, online data storage, and retrieval for either instrument. Results can be accessed immediatly and remotely following these IDEXX instruments in previous settings and are thus familiar with their setup and operation, allowing the comparison of data generated in prior experiences to be immediatly comparable to current research data. Our justification to award is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via email to brian.fien@ars.usda.gov NO LATER THAN 7 March 2016 @ 11:30PM PST. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 3003 ADBF, PULLMAN, Washington, 99164, United States
- Zip Code: 99164
- Zip Code: 99164
- Record
- SN04040289-W 20160306/160304234916-b7bf9c4742fea15fd2e468744ecc9362 (fbodaily.com)
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