Intent to Award Sole Source: Upgrades to 3 Afimilk Dairy Systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, WBSC, College Station, Texas intends to issue a sole source procurement to Madero Dairy Systems, Inc, Carr. No. 2 Km 96.6, Marginal Bo. Cocos, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico 00678 to upgrade 3 current Afimilk computerized Management Systems. Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1, This is a follow-on for the continued provision of highly specialized equipment and would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be covered through competition.
Requirement includes:
System must be compatible with the current Afimilk Computerized Management System and includes, Electronic Milk Meters, Data Management System, Identification System, AFIACT II, and Pedometers. Also includes complete onsite installation and warranty for 12 months including 6 months service and 6 months counseling and training for new software.
This posting is a NOTICE OF INTENT and is not a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for information will not be accepted. Potential sources who believe that they are capable of proving these services are invited to submit, in writing, substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact by no later than 15 days of the publication of this notice. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government to compete future actions based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
Any questions or concerns about this notice should be directed by email to the primary point of contact.