J--Malvern Panalytical Multipurpose Diffractometer Maintenance Agreement

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a noncompetitive purchase order to Malvern Panalytical Inc (Malvern), located in Westborough, Massachusetts, for a service and maintenance agreement for an Empyrean X-ray diffractometer with i-Core optical module, located in Reston, Virginia. The period of performance will be one year from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.

There are no option periods.

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, Malvern is the only source reasonable available for this requirement because Malvern is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the diffractometer, and the only authorized service provider.

In accordance with FAR 5.207, .... Read More