Intend to Award Sole Source - Eppendorf EPmotion Automation Machine Service
ID: 1129278QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dee8541988544146ba5cf2574898e084/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to award a sole source contract for maintenance services of Eppendorf EPmotion Automation Machines to Eppendorf North America, Inc. This procurement encompasses routine maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs, which must be performed exclusively by Eppendorf North America due to warranty stipulations requiring certified personnel to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. The justification for this sole source award is supported by market research indicating no alternative service providers, affirming the necessity of these services for the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). Interested parties may submit responses to Connor Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov by the specified response date, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotations.

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    Connor Tees
    stephen.tees@usda.gov
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    FAR 13 Single Source Justification Less Than SAT (redacted).pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Single Source Justification for maintenance services for Eppendorf EPmotion Automation Machines. The contracting activity falls under the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), specifically the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The services required include routine maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs of the equipment, all of which must be performed by Eppendorf North America, Inc., the sole authorized provider for these machines. This exclusivity is due to warranty requirements stipulating that only certified personnel handle maintenance and repairs, ensuring that all service is compliant with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) parameters. Market research indicated no alternative service providers, justifying the limitation on competition. The contracting officer, Connor Tees, affirms the accuracy and completeness of the documentation and supports the decision to proceed with Eppendorf North America as the only reasonable source for these essential services. This justification aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation aimed at ensuring compliance while satisfying agency operational needs.
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