Notice of Intent to Sole Source: John Deere Tractor Lease, Bushland, TX

Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of
Agriculture intends to contract with Western Equipment, LLC, on a sole source basis for a lease/service contract for a
John Deere tractor, model JD 6145M w/Starfire GPS, required for continuity of agricultural research.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the
Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that
demonstrates their ability to meet the Governments needs no later than response time provided. Detailed capabilities
must be submitted to attached POC. This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. No solicitation
document is available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. No contract will be awarded
on a basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is
available and more advantageous to the Government.