Laboratory supplies
ID: D-24-SS-0044Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f2295beae00d453391e87d55ce04eff8/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intends to award a sole source purchase order for laboratory supplies to Agilent Technologies Inc. These supplies are essential for chemist job functions within the agency. The procurement is justified as Agilent is the only vendor capable of meeting all specified requirements at the best value, with an estimated total acquisition cost of $82,805 and a projected delivery date of August 31, 2024. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements are encouraged to submit their capabilities in writing to Robert Radke at robert.j.radke@dea.gov by the archive date of this notice, although this is not a request for competitive quotes.

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    Robert Radke
    robert.j.radke@dea.gov
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    A15 - Sole Source Documentation vials and caps.pdf
    The document outlines the procedure for sole-source acquisitions costing between $10,000 and $250,000, as per federal regulations. A Limited Sources Justification is mandated when soliciting fewer than three vendors or for specific brand-name specifications. In this instance, laboratory supplies needed for chemists were procured through sole sourcing from Agilent, deemed the only vendor able to meet all requirements at the best value. Agilent was compared with another supplier, Neta Scientific, which could not provide all necessary items more competitively. This justification will be posted publicly in accordance with regulations for transparency. The estimated total for this acquisition is $82,805, with a delivery date projected for August 31, 2024. The document requires signatures from the contracting officer and related personnel, ensuring accountability and adherence to pricing fairness standards.
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