The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Thermo Electron North America LLC, 1400 N. Point Pkwy, STE 10, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1976. NAICS Code is 334516, Business Size Standard Size is 500. The following item Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extraction will be procured:

Clin 0001 Dionex Extractor, Bundled Pkg to Include #074838, Qty: 1 each
Clin 0002 Prod 6 cell 66ml No. 071487, Qty: 2 each
Clin 0003 Power Cord US No. 960708, Qty: 1
Clin 0004 Installation to include Operator Orientation Prod # 30005, Qty: 1 each

Thermo Electron North America LLC is the manufacturing company for Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extraction, which is a patented technique through the manufacturer for the extraction of solid and semisolid sampler matrices using common solvents at elevated temperatures and pressures. No other manufacturer produces this equipment. There are no solicitation documents, however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 4 September 2012. Responses should be submitted electronically to [email protected] or Fax: (410) 306-3770. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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