SAM #1173740

Sole Source Notice for Automated Chambers for Soil Flux Measurements (USDA FNS)

This notice announces the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's intent to award a sole-source contract for automated chambers used in soil flux measurements. - Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Procurement Type: Sole-source under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 and AGAR Part 406 - Requirement: Automated chambers for soil flux measurements - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities provided - Not a request for competitive quotes, but capability statements from interested parties are welcome - Procurement will proceed as sole source unless a qualified alternative is identified - Technical specifications are not detailed in the notice - Commercial opportunity for vendors with relevant automated chamber solutions - No attachments or additional product/service line items listed

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to award a sole‑source procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302‑1, Only One Responsible Source, and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Part 406. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government has determined that only one source is able to meet the technical requirements necessary for this procurement.

In accordance with FAR Part 5, the Government is publicizing this Notice of Intent to ensure transparency and allow interested parties an opportunity to respond. Any capability statements received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. If no responses are received that demonstrate an ability to meet the Government’s requirements, USDA will proceed with a sole‑source award as permitted under FAR and AGAR.

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