Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Maintenance of DART ACCUTOF Mass Spectrometer

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award to JEOL USA, Inc. 11 Dearborn Road, Peabody, Massachusetts 01961-6043 for continued maintenance coverage for the DART ACCUTOF Mass Spectrometer model JMS-T 100LC from JEOL USA Inc. Maintenance of this equipment is very critical to keep its performance at the maximum level and avoid break downs. JEOL USA Inc. is the sole factory authorized provider of service and sales of this unique equipment in the USA.

The award would be for a base period of one (1) year and one (1) twelve-month option period, if exercised each year, will run sequentially. As mentioned above, JEOL USA is the sole factory authorized provider of service and sales of this unique equipment therefore this requires a sole source purchase. CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)1.

The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures. Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within seven (7) business days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to the Contract Specialist at lglasgow@cpsc.gov by 5pm Eastern Time June 14, 2024. No phone calls will be accepted.