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 13.106-(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 December 6, 2018 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at [email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B19R942046 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.