Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of Agriculture intends to award a service contract to MEI Research for servicing a room calorime... Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of Agriculture intends to award a service contract to MEI Research for servicing a room calorimeter located at the USDA/ARS/Plains Area Grand Forks Human Reserch Center in Grand Forks, ND. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs no later than the response time provided. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to the attached POC. This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on a basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government.