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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), intends to issue an award to Gibbs Technology, Inc. dba GFI Di... The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), intends to issue an award to Gibbs Technology, Inc. dba GFI Digital on a sole source basis for the lease of (2) RICOH high-speed production printers. Award will be made pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., exclusive maintenance agreements, brand-name). Models: (1) Ricoh Pro 8310s and (1) Ricoh Pro 5310s The Ricoh Pro production printers listed above are the only equipment that meet required print specifications and is compatible with NASS owned finishing equipment. These Ricoh products may only be obtained from an authorized Ricoh dealer. Market research has revealed the Ricoh USA Authorized Dealer for Missouri and Illinois is Gibbs Technology, dba GFI Digital. This also meets the requirement for a vendor with local presence. In addition, NASS currently leases additional Ricoh Pro production printers with maintenance from Gibbs Technology dba GFI Digital on PO# 1232SB18P0073. Maintenance coverage of the new equipment by GFI Digital facilitates parts interchanges between units and more efficient service of all equipment. Anticipated Date of Award: 8/15/2021 Anticipated Period of Performance: BASE 8/15/2021 – 8/14/2022 Option 1 8/15/2022 – 8/14/2023 Option 2 8/15/2023 – 8/14/2024 Option 3 8/15/2024 – 8/14/2025 Option 4 8/15/2025 – 8/14/2026 Place of Contract Performance: 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63132 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Vendors that believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose 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.