Intent to Sole Source Laboratory Furniture

AG-6395-SS-16-816148 Pursuant to FAR 13.106(b), USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to award a sole source contract in that only one source and no other supplies/providers will satisfy agency requirements. The contract will be a firm-fixed price contract with Formaspace, PO Box 684665, Austin, TX, 78768-4665. The USDA-APHIS-S&T-CPHST Miami Laboratory located at 13601 Old Cutler Road (Building 63), Coral Gables, FL 33158, has a requirement for laboratory furniture and alterations. The statement of work (SOW) and sole source justification are attached. The requirement is to remodel 3 sink stations, build and attach wall cabinets, re-do lab benches, and create several pieces of new furniture that match the existing lab furniture. We require the exact same brand of custom made furniture to match existing furniture. The brand we require is Benchmarx. The company will be required to deliver, set up, and install the new furniture. The plumbing will be handled by a separate contract. We are expecting that the installation occur no later than the end of October 2016. Shipping and installation costs shall be included in the price. The requirement is essential to meeting the government's needs. All responsible sources capable providing the supply/service listed above (and detailed in the attached SOW and justification) may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The response must explain completely and in detail how the product (and installation) meets each characteristic indicated in the justification and SOW (see attached). Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The Government will not reimburse participants for information they provide. This is a notice of intent to sole source with fair opportunity for all responsible sources to see the solicitation and respond if capable. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please email responses to Patricia Simon at [email protected] no later than the time indicated below. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission is 10/07/2016, at 5:00 p.m. central time. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 337127 with a small business size standard of less than 500 employees.