Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is NOT a request for quote-

USDA-ARS, Pullman, WA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Conviron.

The requested items on the attachment 1 are required to maintain and upgrade our existing Conviron Growth Chambers to keep them in working order. These requested parts are OEM specific with no aftermarket available compatible parts for the existing equipment and are only sold through Conviron. Upgrades are also OEM parts for maintaining chamber quality and replacing older obsolete componets. Conviron does sell the Growth chamber's through an 8(a) distributer but the parts required are only sold directly from Conviron. Use of these parts are required due to warranty requirements as well as compatibility and are not available through other commercial sources.

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 Brian.Fien@ars.usda.gov NO LATER THAN 14 September 2018 @ 12:00PM PST. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.

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