Notice of Intent to Sole Source - FEI Company
ID: 1147217Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4552bf156e1d494e8a9dd99f6e70982e/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with FEI Company for diagnostic and repair services of the Telos F200C G2 electron microscope. The objective of this procurement is to restore the functionality of this critical equipment, which is essential for diagnosing foreign animal diseases at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The acquisition will follow FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is expected to result in a firm-fixed-price contract, emphasizing the urgency of the repairs due to the unique integration of the microscope within NBAF's infrastructure. Interested parties may submit their capability statements to Kathy Melby at kathleen.melby@usda.gov by April 30, 2025, for consideration in determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement.

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    Kathy Melby
    kathleen.melby@usda.gov
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    FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT v2_Redacted-signed.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting justification for a limited source acquisition to service a Thermo-Scientific Talos F200C G2 Electron Microscope at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The microscope is malfunctioning and requires urgent repairs to facilitate continuity in diagnosing foreign animal diseases, particularly with the transition of operations from Plum Island to NBAF. The rationale for limiting competition stems from the necessity to restore this specific equipment due to its unique integration within NBAF's infrastructure and the absence of other vendors capable of servicing this model. The document also cites market research indicating no alternative service providers are available. A quote from Molecular Devices is recommended for the service, which involves 10 days of work by a specialized engineer. This acquisition falls under simplified acquisition rules, allowing for limited competition based on specific circumstances deemed necessary by federal regulations. Overall, the justification emphasizes the critical nature of the microscope's functioning for ongoing scientific research and disease investigation.
    Notice of Intent - Sole Source.docx
    The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) plans to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with FEI Company for diagnostic and repair services of the Telos F200C G2 electron microscope. This procurement will follow FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will likely result in a firm-fixed-price contract. Although this notice is not a solicitation, other interested parties may submit responses evidencing their capability to meet the requirements by April 30, 2025, via email. Responses will be evaluated to determine whether a competitive procurement is feasible. The government's decision to proceed with or forego competition remains at its discretion. This initiative underscores the USDA's focus on maintaining and optimizing critical scientific equipment through qualified service providers.
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