Pervical LT-41VL
ID: 1138470Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS AAMD CONTRACTINGRIVERDALE, MD, 20737, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/720f9a1562fd4a8ea943c7025df26afe/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole-source contract for a Percival LT-41VL low-temperature environmental chamber, along with an H15 Ultrasonic Humidifier & Dehumidifier, to be utilized at the Forest Pest Methods Laboratory in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. This specialized chamber is essential for conducting experiments aimed at identifying biological control agents for the invasive box tree moth, requiring precise temperature and humidity control to simulate complex environmental conditions for various insect life stages and parasitoid wasps. The total estimated value of the purchase order is $40,530, and interested parties may contact Margaux Nenichka at Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov for further information, with responses due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 17, 2024.

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    Margaux Nenichka
    Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
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    Sinlge Source Justification Percival LT-41VL signed.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pursuing a sole-source contract for a specialized low-temperature environmental chamber from Percival Scientific Inc. This chamber will be utilized at the Forest Pest Methods Laboratory in Cape Cod, MA, for experiments aimed at developing biological control agents for the invasive box tree moth. The required chamber must maintain precise temperature ranges, control humidity, and simulate complex environmental conditions necessary for research involving various insect life stages and parasitoid wasps. Market research indicated that only the Percival Model LT41-VL meets all stringent specifications, including temperature regulation, multi-step programming, and integration capabilities with existing systems. The total estimated cost for this chamber, including necessary additions and delivery, amounts to $40,530. The document affirms the necessity of limiting competition due to the unique requirements of the project. The justification for this acquisition is in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, confirming that no equivalent alternatives exist.
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