H -- Collection of domestic pesticides/ mycotoxin samples

The FDA intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order to the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets for the Collection of domestic pesticides/ and mycotoxin samples. New York State Inspectors will collect samples of foods produced/ grown in New York State for pesticide surveillance and for mycotoxin surveillance. Samples will be collected from areas throughout New York. This purchase will be done under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures, and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets is the only source that can satisfy FDA’s requirements due to the fact that they have the regulatory authority necessary to gain access to establishments from which these samples will be collected. NO REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. Notwithstanding, any firm capable of meeting FDA’s requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement, which if received within 15 calendar days of the date of the announcement, will be considered. A determination to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. ALL responses or questions regarding this posting must be in writing and can be sent via email to [email protected]. NO phone call will be accepted.