# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Automated Chambers for Soil Flux Measurements Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1173740 - Solicitation number: 1173740 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Food and Nutrition Service - Contracting office: Food and Nutrition Service (n-FOODANDNUTRITIONSERVICE) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Minnesota - County: Stevens County (FIPS 27149). https://abierto.us/counties/stevens-county-mn-27149 - First posted: September 23, 2026 - Last posted: September 23, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d1303b6e260430aa0a5884fc2863542/view ## Description The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to award a sole‑source procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302‑1, Only One Responsible Source, and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Part 406. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government has determined that only one source is able to meet the technical requirements necessary for this procurement. In accordance with FAR Part 5, the Government is publicizing this Notice of Intent to ensure transparency and allow interested parties an opportunity to respond. Any capability statements received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. If no responses are received that demonstrate an ability to meet the Government’s requirements, USDA will proceed with a sole‑source award as permitted under FAR and AGAR. ## Publications - September 23, 2026: Special notice, due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8d1303b6e260430aa0a5884fc2863542. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d1303b6e260430aa0a5884fc2863542/view ## Points of contact - Mrs. LaShaun Thompson, Contract Specialist, LaShaun.Thompson@usda.gov, 2027609742 - Kristopher Bankhead, Kristopher.bankhead@usda.gov, 2029618136 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1173740.