Notice to Award on Sole Source Basis-USDA-ARS Repair of ASSY PEGASUS GC-HRT+ 6550 4D TOFMS 230V

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. No solicitation will be issued. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact.

Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within six (6) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), supported by FS-BO-PPS-ADNPO-SCB intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to LECO Corp. LECO Corp is to perform necessary repairs on ASSY PEGASUS GC-HRT+ 6550 4D TOFMS 230V, model # 704-100-800 S/N 52098, located at USDA, Raleigh, NC. Estimated completion of repair is with in (45) days after award.

Estimated Value: $20K. Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.