Furnish and deliver a portable photosynthesis system with fluorometer and accessories, photosynthesis training, and lithium ION rechargable batteries

The USDA, ARS, NEA, Grape Genetic Resource Unit (GGRU) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (i), "Soliciting from a single source" based upon only one responsible source.  The USDA intends to solicit and negotiate with LI-COR, Inc. located in Lincoln, NE to furnish and deliver the following:  Item 1) Item No.  LI-6800F Portable Photosynthesis System with Fluorometer, Batteries, QTY: 1 EA; Item 2) Item No. 6800-820 Photosynthesis Training located in Lincoln Nebraska and the Government is responsible for all travel arrangements sand hotel costs, QTY: 2 EA;  Item 3) Item No. 442-11807 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, QTY:3 EA.   The NAICS Code 334516 with a Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. This is a small business set-aside.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal.  However, all inquiries received within seven (7) calendar days after date of publication of the Limited Sources Justification will be considered by the Government.  Information may be emailed to the Contracting Officer at lisa.botella@ars.usda.gov.  A determination by the Government not to complete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any resulting procurement would be conducting in accordance with FAR Part 13.   An award notice to LiCor, Inc., will be posted on the FBO in the near future.

This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P).