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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 25, 2022 SAM #7481
SPECIAL NOTICE

H -- Intent to Sole Source- accreditation services

Notice Date

5/23/2022 10:03:36 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

MRPBS AAMD CONTRACTING RIVERDALE MD 20737 USA
 

ZIP Code

20737
 

Response Due

5/25/2022 1:00:00 PM
 

Point of Contact

Margaux Nenichka
 

E-Mail Address

Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
(Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov)
 

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), National Science Laboratories (NSL), USDA-AMS-S&T-LATD in Gastonia, NC and Blakeley, GA received a Sole Source justification for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation services from A2LA in Frederick, MD. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source services using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 541380- Testing Laboratories and Services, with a business size standard of 15,561. Only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the AMS requirement. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides AMS with policy guidance and leadership therefore, it is necessary to maintain consistency for what accreditation requirements must be met for both Agencies.� The AMS and FSIS missions are closely related regarding food defense.� FSIS currently has A2LA under contract for accreditation services and A2LA�s expertise, combined with the heightened sense of urgency to enhance the U.S. food defense capabilities due to the increase in international terrorist activity, precludes the need to seek outside competition This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals.� DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. Any offerors believing they can provide the required ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and AOAC International guidelines with scopes that include chemical and biological testing methodologies with all the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this brand name or equal. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 1600 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 25 May 2022. Responses received after this will be considered late and will not be evaluated. Responses are required to be sent email to margaux.g.nenichka@usda.gov. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Margaux Nenichka, Contract Specialist, margaux.g.nenichka@usda.gov.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/52f6a560412d4964b5cbc040224f7a5a/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Zip Code: 28054

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06334730-F 20220525/220523230056 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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