Intent to Award Sole Source - Conviron Retrofit

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action Synopsis. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that The Rocky Mountain Research Station intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract, on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, to Controlled Environments, Inc. for the Conviron Retrofit product and installation for the Rocky Mountain Research Station located in Rapids City, SD.

The work for this requirement consists of a complete retrofit for growth chamber s/n 050082 and replace compressor/troubleshoot chamber s/n 050081. See below description:
Conviron Retrofit including;
- Two SNHR Humidity Retrofit Kits
- One CPSNH Pressure Pump
- Two CMP6060 Control System Retrofit Kits
- One Replacement Compressor, investigate/troubleshoot issues with s/n 050081
- Preventative Maintenance, while on site for installation

The proposed contract action is for supplies and installation for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Date posted to FedBizOpps: 23 MAY 2019. Date posting will close: 02 JUN 2019. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. The Size Standard is 1,000. The desired period of performance for the services described herein is anticipated to be from 10 JUN 2019 through 09 JUL 2019.

The responses to this synopsis will be used to confirm that this is a sole source requirement. This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action. Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit technical capabilities in writing to Anthony Salas, RMRS Acquisition Management, USDA Forest Service, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526, or electronically to: anthony.salas@usda.gov. Responses must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. MT 02 JUN 2019. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUB Zone certified, and indicate the appropriate NAICS code. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research.

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