Getinge Service Agreement

This notice announces the intent by the Department of Commerce/National Marine Fisheries Service/Northeast Fisheries Science Center, on behalf of NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center located at Milford, CT, to issue a sole source purchase order to Getinge Group, 1777 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623, for a maintenance/service agreement for 2 Getinge Model 733LS Sterilizers with three (3) option periods. The award will be made using other than full and open competition procedures , only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2 This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. It is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest by providing a capability statement not later than August 4, 2016 at 12:00PM(EST). The capability statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications will not be accepted. For any questions concerning this Notice of Intent, please direct correspondence to Susan Henderson via email at [email protected] or by fax to 508-495-2004. All correspondence must reference NFFM7420-16-02904. Telephone requests will not be honored.