Coated PVC Panels

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 a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to Livingstone Coatings Corporation, 240 Rhyne Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure custom engineered and constructed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic panels designed specifically for our Air Exclusion System and Open-Top Chamber experimental exposure systems. This requirement will be for the purchase of QTY 25 each Upper Panels, QTY 25 each Standard Lower Panels, and QTY 60 each Auburn Special Panels. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332812 and the small business size standard is 500 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 1:00 PM Central Time on September 27, 2013 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at [email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: AG-32SC-13-S-656093 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.