Notice of Intent to Sole source - Nuclear Soil Density Gauge – Low for Corvallis, OR
ID: 1137591Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d348e4934ad74870b31f6f6e7e79029b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for a Nuclear Soil Density Gauge – Low for use in Corvallis, Oregon. The procurement aims to secure a Kit - 4590 EGauge 12/2 with accessories, which is essential for conducting precise soil density measurements in agricultural research. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis to Troxler, with an estimated period of performance of 30 days following the award. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to submit documentation to Brian Fien at brian.fien@usda.gov within seven calendar days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Fien
    (510) 559-6431
    brian.fien@Usda.gov
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