SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- Refurbishment of MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 4/4/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61604, United States
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 633846
- Archive Date
- 4/25/2013
- Point of Contact
- Joseph A. Covarrubio, Phone: 9792609446
- E-Mail Address
-
joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov
(joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. The USDA, ARS, EBSC, College Station, Texas intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with MA Tech Services, 1920 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104 for the refurbishment of three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers for the measurement of N2, O2, and CO2, and to provide service contracts. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirement. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, This is a requirement of the USDA, ARS, Human Nutrition Research Center, Beltsville, MD for the vendor to refurbish three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers for the measurement of N2, O2, and CO2, and to provide service contracts. All of the OEM's remaining stock of replacement parts were purchased by MA Tech Services. They are the only service provider who has both the spare parts and the technical expertise to service the three mass spectrometers. Interested parties should submit written (e-mail) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 6 calendar days after publication of this notice. Written responses should be sent to Joseph Covarrubio, Contracting Officer at joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with MA Tech Services without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, Eastern Business Service Center, Procurement & Property Section 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). This contract action is to refurbish three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers for the measurement of N2, O2, and CO2, and to provide service contracts. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). This award will be for the refurbishment of three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers for the measurement of N2, O2, and CO2, and to provide service contracts. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the Agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, "When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for." (2) MA Tech Services is the only provider of the required equipment. The three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers have been in service for nearly twenty years at the USDA, Human Nutrition Research Center, Food Component and Health Laboratory calorimetry facility. The original equipment manufacturer phased out the product line over ten years ago. All of the remaining stock of replacement parts were purchased by MA Tech Services. They are the only service provider who has both the spare parts and technical expertise to service the three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers. Replacing the three mass spectrometers with current models would be prohibitively expensive and not provide any additional accuracy or precision to our measurements. Because MA Tech Services purchased all of the remaining stock of replacement parts, this company is the only source qualified for this full spectrum of equipment and support. Therefore, there are no other suppliers which can supply components to repair the mass spectrometers and to provide the necessary service to maintain them. 6. Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6). No additional sources have been found for the refurbishment of three MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometers and to provide service contracts. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). The MGA 1200 Mass Spectrometer is no longer manufactured. MA Tech Services is the only company with the parts to supply and service the equipment. Replacing the three mass spectrometers with current models would be prohibitively expensive and not provide any additional accuracy or precision to our measurements. Therefore, it is cost effective to acquire the services of MA Tech Services. Price is expected to be fair and reasonable as an analysis of costs will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.805-3. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market, and from this experience knows that the parts and service is only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)) Due to the nature of the work needed, at this time there is only one source available. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor surveys are done periodically to see if other existing items can meet the research requirements 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications; (FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(A), 6.303-2(A)(12) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. //s// Name: Joseph Covarrubio Title: Contract Specialist
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, Human Nutrition Research Center, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, BARC-East Bldg. 307B Room 231, Beltsville, MD 20705, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, United States
- Zip Code: 20705
- Zip Code: 20705
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