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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1. The USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, 2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414 intends to award a firm f... This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1. The USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, 2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414 intends to award a firm fixed-price contract with Control Management, Inc., 3101 Carlisle St., Columbia, SC 29205, as the contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This contract will be for a 12 month period for preventive maintenance. Control Management Inc. is certified by Siemens for repairs and upgrades on the Siemens Apogee System. The USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory currently utilizes the Siemens Building Technologies Direct Digital Control System which includes the Apogee Insight Color Graphics Software. This system controls floor level network controllers, a Siemens modular building controller, modular equipment controllers, MEC expansion modules, analog input and outputs, digital input and outputs, terminal equipment controllers, fume hood controllers, lab controllers, air compressor and dryer and Apogee Insight Color Graphics Software. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, materials/parts, engineering and upgrades as needed to maintain the Apogee Insight System at optimal performance efficiency and consistent with the most current commercially-available version of the system. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302.1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the government. Interested parties must provide a list of at least three jobs performing the same work described. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, or submit capability statement by responding to this notice no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, May 15, 2019 by e-mail to laurie.revard@ars.usda.gov. All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the service required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. If no affirmative written response is received by May 15, 2019, an award will be pursued with the company mentioned above. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a small business standard of $15,000,000.00. Anticipated award date is estimated to be late May 2019.