05/24/2022 12639522Q1068180 Intent to Purchase Custom Synthesis of two (2) deuterium labeled custom compounds at 1 gram each for USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Ft Collins, CO. The USDA, Animal Health Inspection Service (APHIS) WS intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition per statutory authority is 41U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1 to Richman Chemical. The NWRC Laboratory Support Services Unit is requesting a custom chemical synthesis to produce a standard reference material for quantifying residues of para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) in animal tissues pursuit of mission requirements (wildlife management operations and research). PAPP is an important chemical for the control of pest mammal species. This standard reference material is critical for the generation of scientifically and legally defensible data needed to establish a legal registration of PAPP. The value that this brings to the stakeholder is equal to or greater than the personnel time taken to generate data and all the materials/equipment used in the process. The manufacturing services needed are available from only one responsible qualified source at this time and no other type of property or services can provide all required performance as stated in the scope of work. Richman Chemical is the manufacturer of these solutions and has provided solutions before with great success. Small business concerns are encouraged to participate. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose to determine whether conducting a competitive (i.e. non-brand name) procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Please provide past performance and references regarding your ability to provide this supply and service along with your Statement of Capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please email Statements of Capability to Tom Wesley:
[email protected]. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission of Statements of Capability is 30 May 2022 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 325199. Ship to the following location: USDA-APHIS-WS-NWRC 4101 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-266-6091 office Attn: David Goldade