UPLC™ Acquity™ High Resolution Columns and Guards
ID: 123A9425Q0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICEUSDA, FSIS, OAS PCMBBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5cb200797f904b699ad3247ad6abda93/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is seeking to procure UPLC™ Acquity™ High Resolution Columns and Guards through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Waters Corporation. This procurement is essential for conducting regulatory testing of antibiotics and drug residues in meat animal tissue, as the columns are specifically validated for use within USDA-FSIS analytical methods, making Waters Corporation the sole manufacturer without equivalent alternatives. The anticipated contract value ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $500,000, covering a base year and four one-year options, with quotes due by January 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Interested vendors should submit their quotes, including pricing and a signed SF1449, to Barbara Nelson at barbara.nelson@usda.gov.

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    Barbara Nelson
    barbara.nelson@usda.gov
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    123A9425Q0003.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for acquiring UPLC Acquity High Resolution Columns and Guards. The contract will consist of a base year followed by four one-year option periods, establishing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract estimated at a ceiling price of $500,000. The RFP specifies the submission of invoices through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, indicating an electronic payment system. The Contracting Officer, Karen Petty, is tasked with contract administration and has the authority to amend or terminate the contract. Additionally, the document includes detailed pricing structures for the equipment over multiple years and lists applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, emphasizing compliance requirements related to various contracting and procurement laws. Overall, this RFP reflects the government's commitment to acquiring essential laboratory supplies while ensuring transparency, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout the procurement process.
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    The USDA is seeking to enter into an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Waters Corporation for the procurement of UPLC™ Acquity™ High Resolution Columns and Guards, essential for conducting regulatory testing of antibiotics and drug residues in meat animal tissue. Due to the specificity and validation of these columns within the USDA-FSIS analytical methods, competitors are limited to Waters Corporation, as they are the sole manufacturer and have no re-sellers. A market research was not required because Waters is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required components, confirmed through direct communication. The anticipated contract value ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $500,000, covering the base and four one-year options. The justification for limiting competition rests on the absence of equivalent alternatives and the potential time and cost implications of transitioning to a different supplier. Both the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer affirm the justification's completeness and adherence to federal regulations. This document underscores the USDA's commitment to ensuring reliable public health protections through appropriate procurement processes.
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