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Formulation Laboratory Equipment

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/27/2023

Procurement Summary

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) requires multiple formulation related laboratory tools and equipment for a brand-new Formulation Laboratory within the Therapeutic Development Branch (TDB), under the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI) at NCATS. This waiver is for two pieces of formulation laboratory equipment, namely a 3-D Powder Mixer Blender and a Centrifugal Planetary Mixer, which are non-domestic items and above the micro-purchase threshold.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on the findings detailed above, Formulation Laboratory Equipment, namely a 3-D Powder Mixer Blender and Centrifugal Planetary Mixer, are not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, it is hereby determined, consistent with FAR 25.103(b) that these items are nonavailable.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Date Submitted

06/22/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

230614

Solicitation ID

75N95023Q00356

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH