Combustion Protein Analyzer - Leco FP928 with Gold Maintenance Plan (Brand Name, Single Source)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HFP-OLOAS-26-C-B029, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ).

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT SINGLE SOURCE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory (ATLHAFL), Nutrient Analysis Branch, intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Leco Corporation, St. Joseph, MI (CAGE OJ626), on a brand-name, single-source basis for one (1) Leco FP928 Boom-Mounted Touchscreen/Autoloader PC Macro Nitrogen Determinator (combustion/Dumas protein analyzer) with delivery, installation, IQ/OQ, operator training, minimum 12-month warranty, and an OEM Gold Maintenance Plan (base period plus four one-year options; period of performance 8/1/2026 through 7/31/2031 if all options are exercised). The laboratory's validated methods (AOAC Official Method 990.03 and LIB 4635) require nitrogen determination by combustion on a Leco nitrogen/protein analyzer; the instrument replaces an obsolete, unserviceable Leco TruMac and the laboratory capability is currently down. The supporting single-source/brand-name justification (redacted) is attached to this notice as required. "Or equal" substitutes will not be evaluated.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement exactly as stated may submit a quotation and identify its capability in writing by July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET, and the Government will consider any such response. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

System delivery is required no later than 30 days after award, FOB Destination, Atlanta, GA, with installation within 2 weeks of receipt of equipment. NAICS 334516; PSC 6640; the estimated value is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and the acquisition is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Price reasonableness will be determined through price analysis. FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and 52.217-9 apply. Active SAM.gov registration is required for award. See the attached combined synopsis/solicitation document, Statement of Work, and redacted single-source justification for full terms. Questions are due July 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ET by email to the Contracting Officer.