# Upgrade/update existing Ion Chromatography

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12505b24q0200

- Solicitation number: 12505B24Q0200
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Awarded to Caitta Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Mwa Aao Acq/Per Prop (12505B)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- County: Ramsey County (FIPS 27123). https://abierto.us/counties/ramsey-county-mn-27123
- City: St. Paul. https://abierto.us/cities/st-paul-mn-2758000
- First posted: June 13, 2024
- Last posted: June 13, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/68a34b82c8ee46cbab58513803a5377f/view

## Description

This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Science Research in Saint Paul, MN has a requirement for upgrade/additional parts to an existing ion chromatograph system in order to analyze the amnio acids and proteins in accordance with the attached Statement of Work 24Q0200. Responses to this notification will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation.

**Submission Instructions:** Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notification by 2:00 p.m. CT on June 19, 2024, to the attention of Debora Wells, Contracts Specialist, at debora.wells@usda.gov . All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly.

Responses should be no more than 10 pages and include the following information: 1. Complete and return the 1 page Supporting Information form 2. Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number; 3. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. 4. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement to include all requirements outlined in SOW. Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested.

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). Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Caitta Inc. (UEI LA8YGEWUDJK4)
- Contract: 12505B24P0141, purchase order
- Obligated: $49,582.57
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12505B24Q0200 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 12505B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12505B24P0141_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 13, 2024: Sources sought, due June 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 68a34b82c8ee46cbab58513803a5377f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/68a34b82c8ee46cbab58513803a5377f/view

## Points of contact

- Debora Wells, debora.wells@usda.gov, 9706314803

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