66 -- Component Upgrade of Analyzer System

The USDA, Appalachian Farming System Research Center, intends to negotiate solely with Astoria Pacific International, 15130 SE 82ND Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015 for the upgrade of specific components that are part of the existing Alpkem Reduced Fraction Analyzer 300 Series System. Components include one Model 311 XYZ Sampler 311A10001, one 305D Digital Detector with Fastpac II Software 305A00000, and one Auxiliary Pump 322A10000. (Installation and training required.) Astoria Pacific is the Alpkem authorized distributor of the specified items. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation is available. Responsible interested parties with the demonstrated capability and financial capacity to provide the items specified must submit written information to substantiate demonstrated capability and financial capacity including price lists within five days of publication of this notice. Information shall be submitted to Contracting Officer USDA-AFRS, 2217 Wiltshire Road Kearneysville WV 25430. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement, upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely at the discretion of the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). If no affirmative responses are received within five days to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Astoria Pacific International under the authority of FAR 6.302.