NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE - Seed Testing for Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers.

For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. USDA Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest intends to award a sole source award to Oregon State University Seed Laboratory to procure seed purity, viability, and moisture content examinations.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1).

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by July 21, 2022 at 3:00PM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.