Intent to Sole Source Purchase - Annual Alanine Dosimeter Maintenance Services

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE - THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO Bruker BioSpin Corporation TO PROVIDE maintenance and support services for a Bruker alanine dosimeter reader. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), to Bruker BioSpin Corporation. Bruker BioSpin Corporation is the manufacturer of an alanine dosimeter reader that needs maintenance and support services. Per the unit warranty terms and conditions, services provided by any other contractor will void the warranty. The Government anticipates issuing a 3-year contract for annual maintenance and support services. Please see attached justification for more details. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action 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 conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement, no later than 9:00 am CT, July 27, 2022, by email to [email protected]. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. Bruker BioSpin Corporation is considered a large business per the primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.