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 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to:

Curtec of Florida
Po Box 690365
Vero Beach, FL 32969

Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure the following items:

1. Sprayer Specifications:
a. PROPTEC P-800 LV/ULV SPRAYER;
b. Trailer with tandem axle, 500 gallon poly tank, 540 PTO with gear box;
c. 14' Maximum horizontal boom height, adjustable down to 6'
2. RATE CONTROL SYSTEM:
a. Mid Tech 6100 Rate Controller GPS enabled;
b. 30 degree angle at boom end
3. FANS: STANDARD: GENUINE PROPTEC^TM PT100 AIR-ASSISTED ROTARY ATOMIZERS, 4 PER SIDE
a. Genuine Curtec 48" Cross Flow Fans (1 per side);
b. Curtec fans with adjustable angle in two separate planes;
c. Proptec fans adjustable in two planes
4. HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM: ULTRA-HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS, OIL COOLED, POWERED BY TRACTOR PTO. REQUIRES 55 PTO HORSEPOWER, RECOMMEND 75+ HP TRACTOR
5. AGITATION PUMP:
a. PACER PUMP;
b. HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN;
c. SPARGER AGITATION.
6. CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM:
a. Pressure base metering system;
b. Tee Jet valves.
7. Delivered to Picos Road farm 10001 Picos Rd, Ft. Pierce, Fl, 34945
8. ON-SITE SET UP
9. ON-SITE TRAINING
10. ON-SITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR BIANNUAL INSPECTION AND CALIBRATION

The NAICS code for this requirement is 333111; the small business size standard is 1250 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 4, 2018, will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Lynn Hults at [email protected].

The e-mail subject line shall state: 1232SC18P-926605 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.