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 FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source, to:
Perten Instruments, Inc.
3200 Robbins Road, Suite 100A
Springfield, IL 62704
Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure a Falling Number Alpha-Amylase testing system. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516; the small business size standard is 1,000 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 September 13, 2019, will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Kristen Turner at [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.
The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B19SS977923 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.

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