SOURCES SOUGHT notice - PlanktonCare consumables and tech support

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation announcement or request for proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice.

The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice.

After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

The USDA, ARS, Soil and Water Conservation Research Lab (SWCS) at 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road in Adams Oregon has a requirement for a quantity of 10 double disc drill openers with packing wheels (bolt-on ready) that are compatible with AgPro Inc. drill opener down pressure system. The NAICS code is 333111- Farm Equipment and Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard that indicates what is considered a small business for this NAICS code is 1,250 employees.

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business.

Responses should be submitted by June 16, 2025, to the attention of Shelley Steen, Purchasing Agent at the address above. Questions should be directed to Shelley Steen, shelley.steen@usda.gov or (510) 559-6350.