Intend to Award as Sole Source Purchase Order

The United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), Animal and Plant Inspection Service, Buzzard Bay, MA, intends to issue a sole source purchase order with Gerstel, Inc for the purchase of an analytical system. Gerstel, is the sole-source vendor for the analytical system. This system integrates Gerstel's Proprietary ODP Solution Components With Agilent's 7890/5977A, for seamless operation. This modified ODP system is specially configured to provide an applicated solution. Thje proposed contract action is for equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiated with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for cmopetitive proposals. Simiplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition procedures per FAR 12. For additional information please contact Latisha Hollman at (612) 336-3221 or [email protected] .