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Announcement Number: 1333MG-24-Q-0085

Project Title: Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow Cytometer System with Plate Loader

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Beckman Coulter, to procure annual preventative maintenance and repair of Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow Cytometer system with Plate Loader. The instrument is used to separate and count HAB cells using their light scattering and fluorescing characteristics, an important capability for ongoing HAB forecasting objectives.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a business size standard of $34.0M.

Sole Source Justification

Beckman Coulter is the Sole supplier of authorized parts and service for the Cytoflex Flow Cytometer equipment manufactured by Beckman Coulter. Beckman Coulter does not have any authorized service providers within the United States that can render these services or furnish authorized OEM parts. Repair and maintenance must be supplied directly by Beckman Coulter to avoid invalidation of equipment warranties or service coverage.

Special Notice

This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov . Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with this notice of intent, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EDT on April 26, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:

Announcement Number: 1333M2-23-Q-0085

Project Title: Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow Cytometer System with Plate Loader

It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to ensure that any correspondence, transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.

DOC/NOAA/NCCOS Business Support Branch requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov.

The notice will remain open from 4/11/2024 to 4/26/2024.

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