THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT AR EQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. The USDA, ARS, WBSC, Mid South Area, intends to solicit a quote and enter into a contract with Gerstel, Inc., 701 Digital Drive, Suite, J, Linthicum, MD 21090. This sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The research unit currently requires a chemical analysis system that consists of a preparative fraction collecting system coupled with a GC-MS, providing an integrated volatile collecting system using GS-MS and utilizes a unique cooled injection system as well as a special sampler. The combination of these two techniques allows the controlled introduction of larger amounts of sample on column than would normally be possible. The system consists of the following Gerstel, Inc. part numbers: 1) GER 093650-100-02, GERSTEL MultiPurpose Sampler (MPS2) for Liquid Injection (-xt Version) 1 ea. 2) GER 009595-390-00 MPS 2 - xt mounting kit, 1 ea, 3) GER 014872-000-BAL, GERSTEL Maestro Bundle Accessory License, 1 ea., 4) GER 015700-090-02 GERSTEL Cooled Injection System 4C (CIS 4C) Bundle for 7890 GC, 1 ea., 5) GER 015700-900-00 LN2 cooling option of CIS 3C/4C/6C with C506/C200 controller, 1 ea. 6) GER 050130-590-02 GERSETEL Preparative Fraction Collector with flexible transfer line, 1 ea. 7) GER 050102-099-00 PFC LN2 Trap Cooling System, 1 ea. 8) GER GI 9999-02 LN2 Dewar Adapter, 1ea 9) GER 005507-010-00 PFC sample traps 1 pkg of 10 10) GER 005509-010-00 PFC sample traps (waste traps) 1 pkg of 10 11) GER GT 1000-ST2 Two day training course, 1 ea 12) GER GI MPA INSTALL, MPS 2 installation kit, 1 ea 13) GER GI GC INSTALL, GC Installation Kit, 1 ea 14) GER GS 1600-03 Installation, 1 ea 15) GER G3245A inert MSD Performance Turbo EI/CI bundle for use with GERSTEL Solutions. 1 ea 16) GER G3397A, Ion Gauge Controller for use w/5957 MSD, 1 ea 17) GER G3397A-44K Product Installation, 1 ea 18) GER G1033A NIST 2011 MS Library Bundle, 1 ea 19) GER G1033A-44A Product Installation, 1 ea 20) GER G3440A, 7890A Series GC for use with GERSTEL Solutions, 1 ea 21) GER G3440A-44K, Installation (44K), 1 ea 22) GER G3440A-44L, Familiarization at Installation (44L), 1 ea 23) GER G3440A-113, Capillary s/sl inlet with EPC - 150 psi, 1 ea 24) GER G3440A-201, Mass Spectrometer Detector Interface, 1 ea 25) GER G3440A-211, FID w/EPC, for capillary column only, 1ea 26) GER GS 1900-03, Shipping, 1 ea This requirement, for the USDA, ARS, National Biological Control Laboratory, Stoneville, Mississippi location. The NAICS code for this action is 334516. ARS requires that all contractors doing business with them must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following website: sss.ccr.gov This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office by close of business August 14, 2012. If no written responses are received the purchase will be awarded without further notice. Please contact by email Contracting Officer, Terry A. Krutz with responses or questions regarding this requirement at
[email protected]. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER. THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPATITION (Ilthe information required by a paragraph is not applicable then NiA should be indicted for that paragraph) TITLE: Justification for other than full and open competitionfor (insert brief item or service desuiption) CONTENT: 1. Contracting Activity. USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement Office ATTN: TERRYA. KRUTZ 141 Experiment Station Road P. O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS 3877 6-0225 662/686-5361, 2. Nature/Description of Action. Purchase GC-MS with fraction collector. 3. Description of Supplies/Services. A chemical analysis system consists of a preparative fraction collection system coupled with a GC-MS. One great challenge in study of insect chemical ecology is separation and collection of semiochemicals. Since many such compounds arc at trace level with related chemical structures, a very efficient system that integrates separation and collection is needed. HPLC is commonly used for that purpose; however, HPLC is very often not powerful enough to separate and purify insect semiochemicals that have very similar chemical structures. GC-MS usually has higher separation potver than HPI,C. A GC-MS coupled with a fraction collector will greatly facilitate the research on insect serniochemicals. Many companies seil GC-MS, such as Agilent, PerkinElemer and Shimadzu; however, GERSTEL is the only company that can provide an integrated volatile collecting system using GC-MS. In addition to the volatile fraction collection, the GERSTEL system utilizes a unique cooled injection system as well as a special sampler. The combination of these two techniques allows the controlled introduction of larger amounts of sample on column than would normally be possible. This can greatly speed up the collection process. 4. Statutorlz Authority. (Cite appropriate authority) Only one Responsible Source: Supplies or services are available from only one responsible source, no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. IX] l0 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1 Only one Source in Case of a Follow-on Contract: Several leading GC-MS manufacturers have been contacted; however, no company sells GC-MS with a fraction collector. It was an Agilent sell representative who referred us to GERSTEL. Searching the internet, consulting other companies and discussing with other scientists all led us to GERSTEL. GERSTEL is the only company that can provide this integrated system in the United States. The headquafters of GERSTEL Inc. is in Baltimore, MD. GERSTEL's Federal ID Number is 51-0356386. The DUNS is 87-796-4346. [ ] 10 u.s.c. 2304(d)(1)(B) or 41 u.s.C.253 (d)(1)(B) Unusual and Compelling Urgency. When an agency's need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Govenrment would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from n'hich it solicits bids or proposals. [ ] 10 U.S.C.2304(cX2) or 41 U.S.C .2s3(c,)(2)' Authorized or Required by Statute. [ ] 10 U.S.C. 230a(c)(s) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(s) National Securit). [ ] 10 U.S.C.2304(cX6) or 41 U'S.C. 253 (cX6) Publis Interest. [ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C 2s3 (c)(7) 5.Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications. GERSTEL is the oniy company that can provide an integrated volatile collecting system using GC-MS. In addition to the volatile fraction collector, a combination of a unique cooled injection system and a special sampler allows the controlled introduction of larger amounts of sample on column than would normally be possible. GERSTEL, Inc. is also the only vendor that can configure and deliver such a system with complete integrated software control. The software control of this system is based on proprietary design and is exclusively available from GERSTEL. 6. Federal Business Opportunities Announcement/Potential Sources. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. Cost is in line with previous years. No other quotes could be obtained. 8. Market Survey. We have contacted several leading manufacturers in GC-MS market, such as Agilent, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu and Thermo Scientific, no one sells GC-MS with a fraction collector. GERSTEL is the only company that can provide this integrated system in the United States. 9. Additionai Support. The headquarters of GERSTEL Inc. is in Baltirnore, MD. Service from GERSTEL is prompt. 10. Other Interested Sourses. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Bari_ers to Competition. CERTIFICATIONS Requirements/Pro gram Office : I certify the facts and representations under my cognizance included in this justification form are complete and accurate basis for the justification. . Scientist's Signature JIAN CHEN Research Entomologist 662/686-3066 7/16/2012 Printed Name Title Contracting Officer: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. TERRY A. KRUTZ, Contracting Officer 662/686-5361 7/20/2012