66 -- ADVANCED LASER POLARIMETER

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS-NWRC), Fort Collins, CO, intends to procure Model ALP 2002 Advanced Laser Polarimeter, an analytical detector for chiral compounds is required for a liquid chromatographic system. Specifically, a laser polarimeter detector with a 675 nm wavelength diode laser light source is needed for the required sensitivity, stability, and detection limits, with the following: Technical Requirements: Detection mechanism: Laser polarimeter Light source: 675 nm diode laser Flow cell: Suitable for HPLC Capabilities: Enantiomeric excess; specific rotation; peak detection The award will be made on a sole source basis under FAR 12 & 13 to PDR-CHIRAL, 17546 Beeline Highway, Jupiter, FL 33478-6411. The Government knows of no other source and believes this item is proprietary to PDR-CHIRAL. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). NAICS Code 334516. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR12. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27(b). Applicable FAR clauses incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.232-25; Changes - Fixed Price 52.243-1; Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5. Questions should be sent to Purchasing Section Attn: Sheree Johnson 612-336-3222.