# Installation and Training of Sartorius BioReactors

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/02c9cc62bfb04e7d9c8700adf7c99c87

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 3, 2024 at 7:30 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS PA Aao Acq/Per Prop (12805B)
- Place of performance: Manhattan, Kansas
- County: Riley County (FIPS 20161). https://abierto.us/counties/riley-county-ks-20161
- City: Manhattan. https://abierto.us/cities/manhattan-ks-2044250
- First posted: May 30, 2024
- Last posted: May 30, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02c9cc62bfb04e7d9c8700adf7c99c87/view

## Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The USDA-ARS currently intends to award one contract for Installation and Training on various Sartorius Bioreactors on a SOLE SOURCE basis. The proposed sole source, firm fixed price, contract would be to Sartorius Stedim North America. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the USDA to contract for any supply or service.

Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. In response to this source sought, please provide the following:

1. Potential vendors will provide proof documentation that they are qualified to install and train personnel on Sartorius BioReactors. Proof documentation will include concurrence from Sartorius Stedim North America that the vendor is authorized to install and train personnel on Sartorius BioReactors.

2. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

3. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

## Publications

- May 30, 2024: Special notice, due June 3, 2024 at 7:30 AM EDT. Notice 02c9cc62bfb04e7d9c8700adf7c99c87. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02c9cc62bfb04e7d9c8700adf7c99c87/view

## Points of contact

- David Reynolds, david.reynolds2@usda.gov

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