Scientific Equipment Usage

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 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source, to: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 975 North Warson Road St. Louis, MO 63132 Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure services (use of greenhouse, growth chambers, light rooms, and scientific equipment) for researchers co-located at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715; 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 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 23, 2024 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B25Q0027 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.