Modification to Contract with Integrated Solutions

The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Cotton and Tobacco Program intends to modify its existing contract with Integrated Solutions located at 5174 American Way, Memphis, TN  38115.  This modification is to add 10 Turck Model Number: TN-CK40-H1147 read/write heads; 12 feet of communication cable to transmit data to the HVI; and Communication modules to transfer the data from a PLC to the HVI PC.  The above mentioned items will also require installation at a point specified by USDA. All programming logic shall be provided to ensure proper communication and transfer of the 12 digit Permanent Bale Identification number that will be contained on the RFID Turck read/write heads.  This is a notice of intent and is not a request for
competitive quotations or proposals. Firms that believe they can provide equal or superior products/services are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Officer by the closing date of this notice. All information received will be considered by the Government to determine if more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing equal or superior products/services. All responses must be in writing and should be emailed to BeverlyS.Brown@ams.usda.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition must be in writing and directed to BeverlyS.Brown@ams.usda.gov. Responses must be received by 2:00 pm eastern time August 23, 2017.