SPECIAL NOTICE
N -- Installation of additional irrigation system at USNA's South Farm - Sole Source Justification
- Notice Date
- 9/23/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 221310
— Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Eastern Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 648420-2013
- Archive Date
- 9/26/2013
- Point of Contact
- Rene D. Edwards, Phone: 301 504-1744
- E-Mail Address
-
rene.edwards@ars.usda.gov
(rene.edwards@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sole Source Justification THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The United States National Arboretum (USNA) intends to issue a sole source, fixed price purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 under simplified acquisition procedures to Fountain Head Irrigation located in Frederick, MD for the following service; Installation of an additional irrigation system at South Farm located in Beltsville, Maryland The proposed award is being issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (b)(i), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit (FNPRU) requires the installation of an automatic irrigation system at our production area located at South Farm in Beltsville, Maryland. This location is responsible for conducting the National Arboretum's efforts for tree and shrub breeding as well as germplasm conservation. The current irrigation system was installed and is currently maintained by the suggested source; Fountainhead, Inc, Frederick, Maryland. FNPRU operates with a very small staff therefore the need for uniformity and efficiency in our systems is critical in support of our research. Obtaining an additional system from the current source is necessary to preserve the irrigation system's uniformity and efficiency in terms of operation, parts and maintenance. FNPRU staff conducts research and maintains unique germplasm (plants) that is irreplaceable and is used as a resource for other researchers located throughout the United States and as a ex situ source for international germplasm therefore FNPRU requires the responsible source to have familiarity with the nuances of our site and experience working with the existing systems. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is- 221310- Water Supply and Irrigation Systems; small business size standard is $7.0 million. The government will consider all responsible sources received by the due date. Written responses must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona-fide capability to fulfill the requirement. If no written responses are received, a purchase order will be issued without further notice.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. National Arboretum, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg. 010A, Room 233, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, United States
- Zip Code: 20705
- Zip Code: 20705
- Record
- SN03198292-W 20130925/130923234949-11ec36133ff81e15c1bbf8093741bb37 (fbodaily.com)
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