This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for quotations. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to determine what the capabilities and interests of the marketplace are for a planned procurement. The planned procurement is for (1) Model I-36D Non-Lighted Dew Formation Chamber for orange and brown rusts inoculations as well as other leaf pathogen for the USDA/ARS/SEA, Sugarcane Field Station, Canal Point, FL 33438. Specifications: Model I-36D Non-Lighted Dew Formation Chamber IntellusUltra Control system 3 programming styles: Diurnal, 24 hour, and non-24hr (elapsed time) Exterior Dimensions: W 33.5” x D 33.6” x H 77.2” Interior Space: 29.7 ft3 Total Shelving Area: 19.5 ft2 over four tiers Growth Height: 10.5” per tier Temperature Range: - 10˚ - 32˚C (±0.75˚C) Lighting: No lighting included in this chamber, contains working light controlled by the IntellusUltra controller Electrical Service requirements: 115/1/60 - two grounded cords each with NEMA 5-15P plug provided for standard chamber If you are an interested vendor and can meet all requirements of planned procurement listed above, please provide the following information: Business Name, Business Address Business Website, Point‐of‐Contact Name, Phone Number, Email Address and Mailing Address (if different from Business Address). Business Size (large business or small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (i.e., SB, 8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB, LB) with corresponding NAICS code. DUNS Number and CAGE Code. A brief Statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized specifications above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Submission Instructions: Interested parties must respond by email to
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