The USDA, Agricultural Research Service intends to issue and award to the Waters Corporation, of Milford, MA on a sole source basis. Award will be made pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Waters LCT Premier is being purchased to replace an older instrument that is no long functional. The new Waters instrument is the only instrument that will be compatible with the existing Waters HPLC system. These two systems will function together to allow online HPLC-MS. This instrument enhances the abilities of the scientist in processing phytoestrogen and afatoxin samples. Responses are to be received within 5 days of this notice. The NAICS Code/Size is 511120. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items . No telephone inquiries will be accepted. No solicitation will be issued. Questions and expressed interest can be emailed [email protected].

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