66--NOTICE OF INTENT LAMAR NFH NE FSHRY CTR LAB EQUIP
ID: DOIFFBO250068Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/315c0b64bf3944c981634ecd4038bfed/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Avantor Science Central for the procurement of essential cold storage equipment and low-temperature ovens for the environmental DNA laboratory at the Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, Pennsylvania. This procurement includes ultra-cold freezers, standard freezers, refrigeration units, and low-temperature ovens, specifically designed to meet the laboratory's operational needs and layout requirements. The equipment is critical for advancing genetic research and ensuring compliance with federal safety and operational standards in scientific initiatives. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Contracting Specialist Lee Ann Riley at lee_riley@fws.gov by 2:00 PM EDT on April 18, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to provide competitive alternatives. This announcement serves as the only notice for this procurement, which will not be open for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riley, Lee
    (404) 679-4158
    lee_riley@fws.gov
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    Aventor_SpecificationSheet_03132025_1.pdf
    The government document details the specifications for the procurement of equipment necessary for the expansion of a genetics lab. The main items listed include various freezers and refrigerators manufactured by Sterling Ultracold and VWR, with notable features such as ultra-low temperature capabilities, advanced temperature controls, and multiple storage configurations. Key items include the Sterling VAULT100-PWR5 ultra-low temperature freezer with a range of -100 to -20°C and robust storage options, alongside different VWR models that offer standard and laboratory-grade refrigeration and freezing solutions. The document outlines delivery requirements, specifying that supplies must be delivered "FOB Destination" to the Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, PA, with conditions on packaging, delivery scheduling, and unloading. It is emphasized that no installation is required and that unloading will be the responsibility of the delivery carrier. For effective communication, a technical contact person is provided. This procurement aligns with government objectives to ensure laboratories have the necessary, up-to-date equipment for genetic research, reflecting adherence to safety and operational standards in federal science initiatives.
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