Reviewed

Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (12H2) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 01/26/2023

Procurement Summary

The acquisition of a Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) which is used to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on a lack of U.S.-made equipment, a Made in America Waiver is appropriate.

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?

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/12/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

12505B23Q0001

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE