Cryo Freezer Storage Systems

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Veterinary Science Laboratory (NVSL), Ames, IA, intends to issue a sole source purchase order with Thermo Forma, Inc for three (3) LN2 Cryo Freezer 552L Storage Systems. The units purchased under this order are the same as units currently being utilized. The requested units will not only provide additional storage, but will maintain uniformity of temperature and storage monitoring systems. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.