SPECIAL SPRAY MACHINE

The USDA, ARS, MSA intends to award a sole source procurement to Bowman Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2450 Jackson 36, Newport, AR. 72112, as they are the sole source for this type sprayer equipment pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy agency Requirements. The award will be for a sprayer/trailer system for our specific research in studying the effects of various suppression techniques (Bt technologies, synthetic insecticides, etc) on insect populations infesting the diverse cropping systems. Bowman Manufacturing Co. is the sole source of this type of research sprayer, as they custom-build these sprayers to meet the requirements of the researcher. Specifically, this sprayer will include a 2012 model MudMaster machine or equivalent with a 76" to 80" wheel spacing and includes two 55 gallon spray tanks plumbed with two 3-way electric ball valves. Also included are an automatic controller with a velocity sensor, a hydraulic lift mounted on the rear of the machine, a 30 ft. SteamLine spray boom that covers 8 rows (16 spray nozzles on 20 in. spacing) and is legal for highway transportation, and 4 hydraulic remote outlets. The machine must be designed in such a way that an air compressor system and multi-boom system can be added. This requirement will include a trailer designed specifically for this machine that includes 75-81" wheel spacing and mounting brackets to secure the machine to the trailer. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about April 10, 2012, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. 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. The Government will consider all responses received by 4:00PM central time, April 09, 2012. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via mail to the Contracting Officer at the following address: Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS-MSA 141 Experiment Station Road Stoneville, MS. 38776-0225