Intent to Sole Source a VERIS MSP3 Soil Mapping System

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
12438918SS0003
Agency
Southeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Contract number
12438918P0070 Federal contract award
NAICS code
333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Place of performance
Usda Ars Sewrl 2316 Rainwater Rd Tifton, Georgia 31793, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

This is NOT a request for quote-
USDA, ARS, SEWRL intends to award a sole source purchase order to VERIS Technologies 1925 Clay Ridge, Salina Kansas 67401 for a VERIS MSP3 Soil Mapping System. The MSP3 is covered by United States Patent# 5,841,282/ 7,216,555/ 6,356,830 and 13,277,208. This instrument is the only system that can satisfied our requirement because it is the only one who can measure pH, organic matter and electric conductivity at depth of 0-30cm and 30-90cm. Our market research showed there are no other similar systems available that can do this, and there are no other distributors of this system.Our justification to award is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via email to juan.gaytan@ars.usda.gov NO LATER THAN 20 AUG 2018 @ 8:15AM EST. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government..

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