Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 ... THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to: VICAM, A Waters Business 34 Maple St Milford, MA 01757 Ship To: USDA/ARS Genetics and Sustainable Agriculture Research Unit 810 HWY 12 East Mississippi State, MS 39762 See attached Specifications. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516; the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. All information received by 3:00 PM Central Time on August 14, 2020, will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Lynn Hults at lynn.hults@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12405B20P-1010997 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.