Series 3 333 Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with Andersen Products, Inc., Haw River, NC. The purpose of the contract is for the replacement for our existing Series 3 333 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer from Andersen Products which has met the end of its life cycle and the installation of a new Series 3 333 ethylene oxide sterilizer. The use of Series 3 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer from Andersen Products has become a critical component for ongoing research projects and it is essential that the antiquated unit be replaced with a like model as soon as possible so that the Central Animal Facility will provide the level support that our users have come to expect. Andersen's Series 3 EOGas system links their unique gas diffusion technology with advanced micro-processor control. The micro-processor keeps track of the bags in the sterilizer, which allows the staff to load new bags or unload finished bags while others are in process. For tracking purposes, when a bag is loaded, two labels are printed: one is placed on our log sheet, and the other is placed in the bag. This unique multi-load capabilities eliminate batch load restrictions which provide us with the flexibility needed to support the needs of the 7 IC that we currently service. Just as important is the units uses Anderson innovative unit-dose cartridges match the actual load volume, greatly reducing ethylene oxide gas consumption which reduces risk of ethylene oxide exposure to the staff. Responses The proposed acquisition action is for items and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b). If you believe you can provide the items or services, please forward capability statements to [email protected] by 2pm (ET) on Friday, April 05, 2019 and reference solicitation number NIHOLAO-OD3-NOI-5307472. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities in accordance with the FAR Part 5. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).