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)(1)(i), only one responsible source, to:

Percival Scientific, Inc.
505 Research Drive
Perry, IA 50220-8140

Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure plant growth chambers. This requirement will be for the purchase of QTY - 2 EACH, Percival Scientific Plant Growth Chamber Model E-75L1 equipped with ultrasonic humidifier and dehumidifier and door locks; and QTY - 2 EACH, Percival Scientific Plant Growth Chamber Model PGC-9/2 equipped with ultrasonic humidifier and dehumidifier and door locks. 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 11:00 AM Central Time on September 23, 2016 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at [email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: AG-32SC-S-16-821110 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.