NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Metrohm USA Inc. for Metrohm 888 Titrando System

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Metrohm USA, Inc. for the procurement of one Metrohm 888 Titrando System. This requirement includes a flat membrane electrode with an integrated temperature sensor, OMNIS software, and all necessary cables and installation hardware. The contractor will provide installation, configuration, functional verification, and user familiarization training for staff, along with a three-year instrument warranty. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments).

The agency has determined that Metrohm USA, Inc. is the only source reasonably available because the system utilizes proprietary software and specialized intelligent electrodes unique to the Metrohm ecosystem, which are necessary for laboratory continuity and technical requirements. While this notice, identified as solicitation number FSIS_1165580, is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider capability statements from responsible sources that include a technical description of an alternative meeting all specified requirements. There is no set-aside for this action (NONE/NONE).

The place of performance is the United States, and the response deadline for capability statements is April 8, 2026. Submissions must include the company name, CAGE code, and confirmation of the ability to provide authorized installation and a three-year warranty. Angela Carey serves as the point of contact for this special notice, which was published on March 26, 2026, and contains no attachments.