Centrifuge
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (12H2) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/15/2023
Procurement Summary
A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov as we had been unable to find any other vendors that could provide this item. Sources Sought Notice ID 1096839-SS, was posted on April 20, 2023 for any vendors who could provide the salient characteristics of the FT15G Disk Bowl Centrifuge. Requirements were throughput up to 125 l/hr., 12 motor speeds between 8,500- 10,000 rpm, a tachometer with a measuring range of 60 to 19,999rpm, and a feed reservoir with 10L capacity. There was no limit to competition. A Sources Sought Notice was published. Two companies responded that they were able to provide this item, both companies confirmed they were items manufactured in the United Kingdom. The quote from Lab Leasing Company Inc. was for over double the price of the quote from Armfield at $32,808 and the quote stated that due to current global conditions lead times may need to be extended. Armfield Inc. provided a quote at $15,127.20 which was substantially lower than the quote from Lab Leasing Company Inc.
Waiver Rationale Summary
This is to replace our current instrument and necessary for consistency of data across projects. The requirement is only manufactured through foreign manufacturers and is available through U.S. based companies.
Yes
Yes
Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
06/12/2023
N/A
Post-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE