Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and possible emergency repairs of their PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System. The system is used for the elemental analysis of contaminants in seafood products. The contract is valued at $88,725 for 3 years of service and maintenance. Key requirements include the provision of remote diagnostics, software updates, and maintenance procedures. The vendor must have certified engineers and be authorized by the manufacturer to perform the services. • The contract is for a highly specialized piece of equipment requiring specific maintenance and repair. • The vendor must have exclusive licensing agreements and proprietary rights to the equipment. • The contract is valued at $88,725 for 3 years of service and maintenance. • The services must be performed by certified engineers authorized by the manufacturer. • The contract is intended to support NOAA's Product Quality and Safety priority program area.