Photosynthesis Analyzer Machine

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR 13.106, the USDA FS Southern Research Station, Research Triangle Park intends to award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (PO) for a Photosynthesis Analyzer. This award to be made to the Licor Inc. This requirement is for a Licor 6800 photosythesis machine that will be used to measure photosynthesis, florescence, and stomatal conductive of leaves. The system upgrade allows for a trade in of older Licor machine that will not be serviced in the future. The new machine is compatible with software that the Forest Service currently owns. Basis for sole source is the LI-6800 is compatible with software that the Forest Service currently owns. There is institutional knowledge using Licor photosynthesis systems that Forest Service scientists and technicians in our group have delveloped for a combined 80 years. This system is also used by our university (North Carolina State University, Virginia Polytechnical University, Auburn University) and Southern Station Reseach Groups (Bent Creek Experimental Research Station) collaborators. This is important as many of our projects are large scale collaborations and require numerous measurements. Continuity with respect to measurment protocols, including instrumentation, is crucial for data integrity. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The anticipated award date is 13Aug 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via e-mail to Chandria Fulghum, Contracting Specialist, [email protected] and Keith Friot, Contracting Officer at [email protected] no later than 12 August 2021 at 5:00PM EST. 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 determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.