NOTICE OF INTENT to AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS - Bioruptor Pico sonication device and maintenance contract for the USDA, ARS in Hilo, HI
ID: 12905B25NOI1137749Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/32809b5df1b64e7cb6da20f36722d06e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is planning to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a Bioruptor Pico sonication device and a maintenance contract, specifically for its facility in Hilo, Hawaii. The procurement includes a new generation Bioruptor Pico device that must be compatible with existing accessories and capable of shearing DNA and chromatin from up to twelve samples simultaneously, along with a one-year maintenance contract covering repairs, parts, product updates, and system verification. This acquisition is crucial for ensuring that the laboratory has the necessary equipment for ongoing research and analysis, emphasizing the importance of compatibility and support for the device's operation. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements are encouraged to submit documentation to the primary contact, Shelley C Steen, at shelley.steen@usda.gov, within seven calendar days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelley C Steen
    (510) 559-6350
    shelley.steen@usda.gov
    Files
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    RV1-Specificatons.docx
    The document outlines a request for the procurement of a new Bioruptor Pico Device for use in Hilo, Hawaii. The unit must be compatible with existing accessories and capable of shearing DNA and chromatin from up to 12 samples simultaneously, utilizing the appropriate adapters. Included in the request is a 1-year maintenance contract that covers repairs, parts replacement, product updates, and system verification. The maintenance agreement must also facilitate the shipping of the damaged unit for repairs, alongside the provision of a loaner unit during the repair process. This procurement is part of a broader effort to ensure adequate laboratory equipment is available for research and analysis purposes, emphasizing the importance of compatibility and ongoing support for the device's operation.
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