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 13.106-1(b), only one responsible source, to:

LI-COR Inc.
4421 Superior St
Lincoln, NE 68504

Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure an LI-6800F Portable Photosysthesis System with Flourometer. This requirement will be for the purchase of QTY - 1 EACH, LI-6800F system to include training and a 6800-12 3X3 cm Leaf Chamber. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516; the small business size standard is 1000 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 4:00 PM Central Time on July 17, 2017 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Lynn Hults at [email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: AG-32SC-P-17-886548Notice 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.