Analysis of Chlorinated Paraffin’s in Mussels

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with SGS/AXYS Analytical Service Ltd, 2045 Mills Rd. West, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide Analysis of Mussel Watch samples for chlorinated paraffin’s or other emerging containments of concern.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541380 with a business size standard of $19 million. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Sam.gov Contract Opportunities.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Wendy Culbreth at wendy.culbreth@noaa.gov.

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: 141013-24-0139 - Chlorinated Paraffin’s All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 5:00 P.M. EST on September 3, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. The solicitation will remain open from 08/19/24 to 09/03/24.