Notice of Intent to Sole Source; LLN10+ Liquid Nitrogen Generator (NH Guantanamo Bay)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/52fb9975287e4bd1b78f572790156f98/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to LabTech, Inc. for the provision of a Liquid Nitrogen Generator, Model LLN10+, to be delivered to the U.S. Naval Hospital in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This procurement is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, allowing solicitation from a single source due to LabTech being the original equipment manufacturer. The Liquid Nitrogen Generator is crucial for various laboratory applications, and the contract is classified under NAICS code 334516 and PSC code 6640, which pertains to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. Interested parties are invited to submit capabilities statements by September 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, and all inquiries should be directed to Lenore Y. Paseda and Min Aung via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lenore Y. Paseda
    lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil
    Min Aung
    min.z.aung.civ@health.mil
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    NOTICE OF INTENT SOLE SOURCE - Liquid Nitrogen Generator_Signed.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to LabTech, Inc. for the provision of a Liquid Nitrogen Generator (Model LLN10+) at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This action falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines permitting solicitation from a single source due to LabTech being the original equipment manufacturer. The NAICS classification for this procurement is 334516, and the Product/Service Code is 6640, relevant for entities with fewer than 1,000 employees. The announcement is not a formal solicitation and invites interested parties to submit capabilities statements by September 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, detailing their interest in pursuing competitive procurement. All inquiries should be directed via email to specified contacts. This notice serves informational purposes and emphasizes that the government retains discretion in making decisions about competition based on incoming responses.
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