Scientific Equipment Usage

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC) in Saint Louis, Missouri. This requirement, identified under solicitation number 12505B25Q0027, provides researchers co-located at the DDPSC with essential services and facility access, including the use of greenhouses, growth chambers, light rooms, and specialized scientific equipment. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC R499 for SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER.

The government is pursuing this award under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing only one responsible source. While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes, the USDA will consider information from interested parties who identify their interest and capability by the response deadline of 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 23, 2024. All responses must be submitted via email to Joshua J. Dobereiner.

The primary place of performance is Saint Louis, Missouri. Supporting documentation for this action includes a single attachment, a Statement of Work file posted on December 17, 2024. The government maintains full discretion regarding whether to compete the proposed contract based on any information received by the specified deadline.