Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Special Notice The USDA PWA ARS WRRC Albany, CA intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with BIODOT Inc. Irvine CA for the following: 1) ZX1010 ... Special Notice The USDA PWA ARS WRRC Albany, CA intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with BIODOT Inc. Irvine CA for the following: 1) ZX1010 Dispensing Platform 2) CM5000 Guillotine Cutter 3) LM5000 Clamshell Lamination Module This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirement. Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The equipment will be provided for the USDA-ARS-PWA, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA. 94710. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about 07/17/2019. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. 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. The Government will consider all responses received by 4:00PM Pacific Daylight Time, July 15, 2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Contracting Officer at the following address. Primary Point of Contact: Robert E. Risch Contract Officer Rob.risch@ars.usda.gov Phone: 541-738-4006