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USDA ARS Notice of Intent to Sole Source Specialized LED Horticultural Lighting Systems to California LightWorks

This notice announces the USDA ARS's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized LED horticultural lighting systems. - Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Sole source vendor: California LightWorks - Purpose: Upgrade controlled-environment plant production facilities with specialized LED horticultural lighting systems - NAICS code: 335132 (Lighting Equipment Manufacturing) - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities provided - Delivery required within 60 days after award - Potential sources may submit documentation to challenge sole source determination - No solicitation will be issued unless competition is deemed warranted - Commercial opportunity for lighting equipment manufacturers specializing in horticultural applications

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 California LightWorks.  This is for the purchase of specialized LED horticultural lighting systems to upgrade multiple controlled‑environment plant production facilities.  NAICS Code is335132.  The delivery will be within 60 days after receipt of award.

Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.

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