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ID: 12505B24Q0022 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The USDA/ARS intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source, to:

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

975 N. Warson Road

St. Louis, MO 63132

Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure services (use of greenhouse, growth chambers, light rooms, and scientific equipment) for researchers co-located at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715; the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. All information received by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 20, 2023 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner via email at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B24Q0022 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

Background
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity sole source contract to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for the procurement of services, including the use of greenhouse, growth chambers, light rooms, and scientific equipment for researchers co-located at the center. The objective of this sole source award is to support research activities conducted by USDA employees and other scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

Work Details
The contract requires access to a variety of services and instruments, including plant growth and care facilities, phenotyping capacity, proteomic and mass spectrometry instruments, transformation and tissue culture facilities, bioinformatics resources, microscopy equipment, ionomics capabilities, gases, and miscellaneous charges. The vendor is expected to provide training on instrumentation use and self-service rates for most competitive pricing. The period of performance for the contract will be from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Period of Performance
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Place of Performance
The place of performance is the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center located at 975 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132.
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Overview

Agency
ARS Midwest Area (MWA) [USDA - ARS]
Response Deadline
Dec. 20, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Dec. 8, 2023, 1:21 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Place of Performance
Saint Louis, MO 63132 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Odds of Award
66%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 12/8/23 ARS Midwest Area issued Presolicitation 12505B24Q0022 for Scientific Equipment Usage due 12/20/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC R499.
Primary Contact
Name
Joshua J. Dobereiner   Profile
Email
josh.dobereiner@usda.gov
Phone
(309) 403-3556
Fax
(309) 681-6648

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Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-12505B
Source Organization Code
500033435
Last Updated
Jan. 4, 2024
Last Updated By
josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov
Archive Date
Jan. 4, 2024