Notice of Intent to Award Additional Open Path FTIR for USDA ARS Kimberly, ID on a sole source basis

Type of Notice: Special Notice

Title: Notice of Intent for Open Path FTIR Equipment

Description:

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. No solicitation will be issued.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within seven (7) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to award on a single source basis. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type awarded to Cerex Monitoring Solutions LLC. This is for additional Open Path FTIR Equipment. NAICS Code is 334516. Delivery within 12 weeks after award.

Award is in accordance FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).