Purchase LPA3 Portable Light Extinction Particle Analyser Kit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for a solicitation, which is a request for proposals or quotes for commercial items. It supersedes all other terms and conditions and is applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation.

• Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror's name and address, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, responses to representations and certifications, and a statement of agreement with solicitation terms.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers are subject to specific rules.

• The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

• The Government may reject any or all offers.

• The document references FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) with deviations.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer representing the best value.

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-approved source.

• Specific brand-name items are required: LPA3 PORTABLE LIGHT EXTINCTION PARTICLE ANALYSER W/FULL ACCESSORY KIT and STANDARD BOTTLE SAMPLE UNIT, 110ml, both from MP Filtri USA, Inc.

• All items must have clear traceability to the OEM.

• Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC).

• Delivery is required within seventy (70) days After Receipt of Order (ARO), though early and partial deliveries are desired.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Evaluation is based on lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Technical acceptability is determined by the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source.

• The document includes provisions related to small business concerns, labor surplus areas, and disaster or emergency area representations.

• This document incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, covering topics such as ethics, cybersecurity, small business, labor standards, trade agreements, and quality assurance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&O) for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102(a). It details the rationale for procuring specific items on a brand-name basis.

• Authority: FAR 12.102(a) and related FAR clauses.
• Justification Type: Only one source reasonably available.
• Brand Name Justification: Items are peculiar to one manufacturer and essential to government requirements, with market research indicating similar products do not meet needs.
• Supplies Required:
  • 3 EACH of Part Number (PN) LPA3WPM101 (PARTICLE COUNTER)
  • 3 EACH of Part Number LPA2-BS110M00 (BOTTLE SAMPLE KIT)
• Intended Use: A Portable Light Extinction Particle Analyzer and Counter for Oil, used to measure and count particulate contamination in oil samples.
• Suggested Source: SC INDUSTRIAL SALES, LLC (CAGE Code: 7WTV1, UEI: L9GBDHK3AW78).
• Rationale: The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is MP FILTRI USA, INC. (CAGE Code 5T9T1). The government does not own the rights to the technical data, specifications, or drawings required for manufacture, and it is uneconomical to purchase these rights or develop the data independently. The item requires extensive testing to meet critical safety, durability, and reliability requirements.

This document indicates that the USCG intends to purchase specific brand-name items. A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov. Vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability to the OEM. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered. This justification highlights the specific part numbers and the brand-name nature of the requirement, informing potential bidders about the specialized nature of the equipment and the need for OEM traceability.