Soil and Plant Analysis

NAICS Code: 541380
The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA for Plant and Soil Analysis in the amount of $23,085.00.
NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. The potential of this award is to make a positive contribution in the efforts of the USDA Forest Service to accomplish its Research Mission. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because of their experience within this field of study and have the necessary skills to adequately provide these services. Contractor selected also has explicit and intimate knowledge of the specific project for which those services are required. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. The intent of this announcement is for market research and informational purposes only. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to dceaster@fs.fed.us no later than 11:59 am CST 10 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.