Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Portable Photosynthesis System

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action Synopsis. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that The Rocky Mountain Research Station intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract, on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, to LI-COR, Inc. for a Portable Photosynthesis System.

Portable Photosynthesis System Specifications:

LI-6800P Portable Photosynthesis System
Package Includes:
+ (1) LI-6860 Console
+ (1) LI-6850 Sensor Head
+ (1) 9968-173 Spares Kit
+ (1) 6800-12A Clear-top Chamber w/
Apertures
+ (1) 6800-02 3x3 cm Small Light Source
+ (1) 190R-6800 External Quantum Sensor
+ (1) 9968-221 Carrying Strap Kit
+ (1) 9968-222 System Case
+ (1) 9968-223 Accessory Case
+ (1) 609-15790 Photosynthesis Tripod
+ (1) 609-15791 Photosynthesis Panhead
+ (2) 9968-206 6800 3x3 Spares Kit
+ (3) 442-11807 Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Batteries
+ (1) 590-11830 Single Bay Battery Charger
+ (1) 9968-232 Power Supply w/ Power
Cord
+ (1) 616-06116 RJ45 CAT .5E Cable 7'
+ (3) 9968-227 Box of 8-gram CO2
Cylinders (25 cyl/box)
+ (2) 9964-090 Soda Lime
+ (3) 622-04299 Drierite
+ (1) 9968-165 Stuttgarter Masse
+ (2) 9968-258 Scrub Tube Zero Kit

6800-13L Lighted Large Leaf/Conifer
Chamber Package
Lighted 6x6 Chamber for Large Leaves and
Conifers

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Date posted to FedBizOpps: September 13, 2018. Date posting will close: September 18, 2018 11:00 am MDT. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. The Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The desired shipping date is 30 days from the ordering date. The responses to this synopsis will be used to confirm that this is a sole source requirement. This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action. Contractors who believe they possess the same product or equal to shall submit technical capabilities in writing to Anthony Salas electronically to: asalas@fs.fed.us. Responses must be received no later than September 18, 2018, 11:00 am MDT. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUB Zone certified, indicate the appropriate NAICS code, and DUNS #. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research.

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