INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: A-Z SERVICES LLC

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR 13.106, the USDA ARS intends to award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Purchase Order (PO) to A-Z Services LLC, 4786 Farndon CT, Fairfax, VA. This order will purchase an EPPENDORF DASBOX(R) MINI BIOREACTOR SYSTEM w/associated hardware & software installation, training, travel & service plan in support of the ongoing research at USDA ARS, Western Health Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC), 430 West Health Sciences Drive, Davis, CA 95616.The Firm Fixed PO will include the following:1. DG-SYSTEM Configurable Small-Scale System 1.02. 76DXCS4 DASware(R) control, including PC, OS, and licenses, for 4-fold DASbox(R) Mini Bioreactor System 1.03. 76SR0250ODLS DASbox(R) Vessel, SR0250ODLS, 60-250 mL, overhead drive, 2 Rushton-type impellers 4.04. 76DXCOND DX Exhaust Condenser (Peltier) 4.05. 76DGTRIP Extra Triple Port Pg13.5 4.06. 76DXOHD DX Overhead Drive 20-2500 4.07. 76DGSAUM Accessories 'Stirrer Assembly' 1.08. 76DXFMR4

Pump-/Monitoring Module FMR 1.09. 76DGPHRDAK9 Cable for pH/Redox Sensor (AK9) x110. 76DXPHPOMPUM Accessories 'PHPO-MP8' 1.011. 76DXBX25 DX Base Unit Fermentation 0.2-25L/h 1.012. 76DXMP8 DX Multi Pump Module MP8 1.013. 76DXFL05P11 DX Feedlines MP8 PTFE ID0.5 2.014. 76DGMPUM Accessories 'MP4-MP8' 1.015. 76DGOD4 DASGIP® OD4 Monitoring Module for Optical Density Measurement, for 4 vessels, including transmitter and cables, without sensors 1.016. 76DGODOPL20L120 OD Sensor optical path length 20mm L120 4.017. 76DGOD4UM Accessories for 'DASGIP® OD4' 1.018. 76DXBKT4 Autoclavable Carrier for 4 DX Vessels 1.019. 76DXINMAT4 Installation Material 4fold DX 1.020. 78103207 pH Sensor, Mettler Toledo(R), autoclavable, O.D. 12 mm, L 120 mm 4.021. 78103224 Redox (ORP) Sensor, Mettler Toledo(R), autoclavable, O.D. 12 mm, L 120 mm 4.022. 76DGUPSU1 Uninterruptible Power Supply, for DASGIP(R)/DASbox(R) Mini Bioreactor System, 115 V 1.023. 78600143 Software license online meas. balance x1 4.024. 78700900 Ethernet to Serial (RS-232-422-485) Device Server, 8 ports (NPort 5650-8-DT) 1.025. 78700901 Patch cable S-STP, Cat. 6, gray, L3 1.026. 78100115 Cable, for connecting DASGIP(R) modules, DTP protocol, L 5 m 4.0 = $38.0027. M1425-1001 MT ICS 425, 6 kg, NA Plug Kit 4.0USDA ARS, WHRNC requires a DASbox® Mini Bioreactor System to perform fermentations with different human biological replicates under identical conditions. In order to achieve this goal, they need to be able to perform parallel processing of at least 4 fermentations simultaneously. During fermentation, they also to measure the concentration (optical density) of bacteria, and both measure and control the gas mixture, temperature, pH, and redox state of the fermentation as it progresses. Monitoring all of these processes consistently is dependent on effective mixing of the culture during fermentation. Because the Location will be using human samples, it is necessary for the fermentation system to accommodate vessels that can be reliably sterilized and accept small volumes so that sample is not wasted. It is also essential to the robustness of their ongoing research observations that they receive reliable set-up and training for use of the fermentation system. Finally, the Location needs to minimize the bench space occupied by this instrument & to maintain accessible space for other functions within the lab.Along with FAR Part 12 & FAR Subpart 13.106 procedures, pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETTIVE QUOTES; a determination, by the Government, not to compete this proposed order/contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their capability. The Government will consider all responses received by 1:00PM PST, AUGUST 29, 2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Primary Point of Contact: Washingtoni.NLN@usda.gov.THE AWARD DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 30, 2019, and again, this Notice of Intent is not considered as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored.