# Scientific Equipment Usage

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12505b25q0027

- Solicitation number: 12505B25Q0027
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for $94,656.69
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Mwa Aao Acq/Per Prop (12505B)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: R499 Other Professional Services
- Place of performance: Saint Louis, Missouri
- County: St. Louis County (FIPS 29189). https://abierto.us/counties/st-louis-county-mo-29189
- First posted: November 25, 2024
- Last posted: January 16, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4cf84838119d45e88967208f4d3ae53d/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)(i), only one responsible source, to:

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 975 North Warson Road St. Louis, MO 63132 Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure services (use of greenhouse, growth chambers, light rooms, and scientific equipment) for researchers co-located at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715; the small business size standard is 1,000 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 Standard Time on December 23, 2024 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: 12505B25Q0027 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: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (UEI MVRJYL6A9VF1)
- Contract: 12505B25D0007
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 12505B25D0007 equals the contract number; same awarding office 12505B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_12505B25D0007_12H2/


## Publications

- November 25, 2024: Sources sought, due December 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice e910252f531c426b89260f8c0ff13214. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e910252f531c426b89260f8c0ff13214/view
- December 17, 2024: Presolicitation, due December 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice a17c6aa8f9d04866bffb8784fcdd14f2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a17c6aa8f9d04866bffb8784fcdd14f2/view
- January 16, 2025: Award notice. Notice 4cf84838119d45e88967208f4d3ae53d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4cf84838119d45e88967208f4d3ae53d/view

## Points of contact

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

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