Intent to Sole Source
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/82afbbe8dbdb4d3693bc9782da12d372/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has announced an intent to sole source a service contract to Waters Technologies Corporation for the maintenance of two Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) systems located in Huntsville, AL. This contract, valued at $40,000 for a base year with an optional renewal, is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to Waters Technologies being the sole manufacturer of these instruments, which are critical for the Laboratory Division's mission in identifying chemical residues. The FBI has conducted market research confirming the necessity of this sole-source procurement and plans to monitor future market developments for potential competition in subsequent acquisitions. Responses to this notice are due by 2:00 pm EST on Monday, January 6, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Logan Swiger, at lswiger2@fbi.gov.

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    Logan Swiger
    lswiger2@fbi.gov
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has submitted a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a service contract to Waters Technologies Corporation for the maintenance of two Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) systems located in Huntsville, AL. This contract, valued at $40,000 for a base year with an optional renewal, is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as Waters Technologies is the sole manufacturer of these instruments, making them uniquely qualified to provide necessary services. The contract intends to support the Laboratory Division's mission in identifying chemical residues. The Contracting Officer will ensure pricing is fair and reasonable, and market research has confirmed the necessity of this sole-source procurement. The FBI plans to monitor future market developments to facilitate competition for subsequent acquisitions.
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