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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 29, 2004 FBO #1007
SOURCES SOUGHT

J -- Lab Equipment Maintenance Agreement

Notice Date

8/27/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO, 64106
 

ZIP Code

64106
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-NCNS4000-4-00218
 

Response Due

9/7/2004
 

Archive Date

9/22/2004
 

Point of Contact

Jane Allen, Contract Specialist , Phone 816-426-7267, Fax 816-426-7530, - Donita McCullough, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone (816) 426-7267 xt 227, Fax (816) 426-5067,
 

E-Mail Address

jane.a.allen@noaa.gov, donita.s.mccullough@noaa.gov
 

Description

The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Administrative Support Center, has a requirement to acquire manufacturer maintenance services for equipment located at the Hollings Marine Laboratory, Charleston SC. The Beckman Coulter equipment covered by the maintenance agreement includes 2 each - Model J20XP1 Centrifuge; 2 each - Model CEQ8000 Genetic Analysis System; Model ALLEGRA64R Centrifuge; Model DU800 Spectrophotometer; and Model L100XP Ultracentrifuge. A services agreement is needed to maintain the operation and integrity of the equipment. NOAA plans to issue an order under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions, to Beckman Coulter pursuant to the authority of 41 USC253(c)1, only one responsible source. These instruments are specifically designed and produced by Beckman Coulter. This company is the only authorized service agent that is able to ensure the needed specifications of these instruments and reliability of data. Beckman is the only known source of parts and technical expertise to provide maintenance and repair. The parts are proprietary to the instruments and can only be obtained and installed by Beckman. Obtaining the services by other means could compromise the warranty putting the equipment and the mission of the agency in jeopardy. NOAA knows of no other sources that possess the technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise in maintaining the equipment. The proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive offers. Firms who believe they have the expertise and are authorized by Beckman to maintain the specific equipment identified herein must submit its qualifications, including authorization from Beckman Coulter, and name and telephone number of references for whom the exact service has been provided. Responses received within 10 days of this notice will be reviewed and considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any responsible firm interested in this requirement may submit its qualifications and references via fax to (816) 426-5067, Attention Jane Allen or send by E-mail to jane.a.allen@noaa.gov. Failure to provide complete information will render the submission non-responsive and the response will not be given further consideration. Information should reference number NCNS4000-4-00218. The DOC requires that all contractors doing business with the Government are registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov . In order to register, all bidders must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Ocean Service, 331 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston SC,

Zip Code: 29461

Country: us
 

Record

SN00658910-W 20040829/040828100450 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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

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