Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source.docx
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Office of Contracting and Procurement. The USDA intends to award a sole-source contract to the American Society for Testing and Materials for the Compass Portal Product. The requirement is classified under NAICS Code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) or FAR 13.501 for simplified acquisition sole-source actions. The contract period of performance is June 9, 2026, through June 8, 2029, with an estimated three-year duration.
The justification for sole-sourcing cites proprietary capabilities, lack of alternative sources, unacceptable transition risk, and mission-critical continuity requirements. Although this notice is not a formal solicitation, responsible vendors may submit capability statements by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time to Donnie.Reeves@usda.gov demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Capability statements must include technical capability, authorization/licensing information (if applicable), business information, and point of contact details. Submitted information will be considered solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement and will not be returned. A redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be posted following contract award in accordance with FAR 6.305.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)
1. Description of Requirement The USDA FPAC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) intends to award a sole-source contract to American Society for Testing and Materials.
The USDA intends to procure: Compass Portal Product.
The required product are available only from the identified source due to proprietary rights, unique capabilities, compatibility requirements, or continuity of operations.
2. Authority This procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, or FAR 13.501 for simplified acquisition sole-source actions.
3. NAICS Code 541990- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4. Period of Performance 06/09/2026 – 06/08/2029
5. Justification Summary A redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) will be posted in accordance with FAR 6.305 after award.
Key factors supporting this sole-source include proprietary capabilities, lack of alternative sources, unacceptable transition risk, and mission-critical continuity requirements.
6. Responses From Interested Vendors This notice is not a solicitation; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement.
Capability statements must include technical capability, authorization/licensing (if applicable), business information, and point of contact details.
7. Submission Instructions Responses must be received no later than: 05/27/2026 at 2:00PM CT.
Submit responses to: Donnie.Reeves@usda.gov.
No phone inquiries will be accepted.
8. Important Notice Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information submitted will not be returned.
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