# Precision Technology Halters

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12505b24q0106

- Solicitation number: 12505B24Q0106
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Itin + Hoch GMBH for $101,610.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Mwa Aao Acq/Per Prop (12505B)
- NAICS: 334514 Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6695 Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments
- Place of performance: Lexington, Kentucky
- First posted: March 12, 2024
- Last posted: August 23, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6668874079fa4b4b8b09d769ed239077/view

## Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The USDA/ARS intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source, to:

ITIN + HOCH GMBH Laubibergstrasse 65 Liestal, 4410 CHE Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure precision technology halters for evaluating grazing behavior in beef cattle. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334514; the small business size standard is 850 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.

All information received by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time on April 29, 2024 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner via email at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B24Q0106 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. 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. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Itin + Hoch GMBH (UEI PTB4JH8NC2K4)
- Contract: 12505B24P0199, purchase order
- Obligated: $101,610.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 12505B24P0199 equals the contract number; same awarding office 12505B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12505B24P0199_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 12, 2024: Sources sought, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice fbfae848a105445898ab3de7c64f5f6d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fbfae848a105445898ab3de7c64f5f6d/view
- April 17, 2024: Presolicitation, due April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 81e05dcf873f4a25907cfe72b4b16f35. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/81e05dcf873f4a25907cfe72b4b16f35/view
- August 23, 2024: Award notice. Notice 6668874079fa4b4b8b09d769ed239077. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6668874079fa4b4b8b09d769ed239077/view

## Points of contact

- Joshua J. Dobereiner, josh.dobereiner@usda.gov, 3094033556

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