# SAM #1173740 USDA FNS Sole Source Notice: Automated Chambers for Soil Flux Measurements **Buyer:** Food and Nutrition Service **Posted:** September 23, 2026 **Respond By:** September 25, 2026 **Identifier:** 1173740 **NAICS:** 334519, 334516 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. - The procurement is justified under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and AGAR Part 406. - Only one vendor is believed capable of meeting the technical requirements for these automated chambers. - The notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified in the notice. - The equipment sought is for automated chambers specifically designed for soil flux measurements. - The procurement will proceed as a sole source unless a qualified alternative is identified through submitted capability statements. - No technical specifications, period of performance, or estimated contract value are provided in the notice. ### 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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