SAM #1232SA26SS1169941

Sole Source Notice: Relocation and Recalibration of Agilent Equipment at USDA ARS Fargo, ND

This notice announces the USDA Agricultural Research Service's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized equipment services: - The USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division plans to issue a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Agilent Technologies Inc. - Services required include relocation and recalibration of Agilent equipment at the USDA ARS PA facility in Fargo, North Dakota. - Agilent Technologies Inc. is the only vendor named and is the OEM for the equipment. - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). - The government invites other potential sources to submit documentation if they can provide these services, but intends to proceed with Agilent unless a qualified alternative is identified. - No specific equipment models or part numbers are listed in the notice. - The procurement will be processed under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. - Estimated period of performance is from May 11, 2026, to May 29, 2026. - Key locations include the USDA ARS PA facility in Fargo, ND (place of performance) and the USDA ARS AFM APD in Beltsville, MD (contracting office).

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 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 five (5) calendar days of this notice.  No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), APD, intends to award on a single source basis.  Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Agilent Technologies Inc.  This is for Relocation and recalibration of Agilent equipment..  NAICS Code is 811210.  Period of Performance is estimated to be 5/11/2026 to 5/29/2026.

Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.

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