Trimble Equipment NRCS Colorado
ID: 12FPC224Q0074Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b6882b61764244cbac9dbe5bc1140252/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Trimble GPS surveying equipment and associated services for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado. The procurement includes the supply of Trimble equipment, software, calibration, support, and warranty services, all of which must be performed by authorized Trimble service providers to ensure compatibility with existing USDA systems. This acquisition is critical for the NRCS's operational needs and reflects the USDA's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracting. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 1:00 pm ET on September 10, 2024, with delivery of the equipment expected within 120 days after award and calibration to be completed within 60 days post-delivery. For further inquiries, contact Sandra Driver at sandra.driver@usda.gov or Nancy W. Harris at nancy.harris@usda.gov.

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    Sandra Driver
    sandra.driver@usda.gov
    Nancy W. Harris
    nancy.harris@usda.gov
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    Brand Name Justification_Colorado Trimble_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center, plans to procure Trimble surveying equipment through a sole source justification due to the specialized requirements of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado. This firm fixed-price order will include the equipment, software, calibration, and support services, which are vital for the agency's needs and must be conducted by authorized Trimble service providers. The justification for limiting competition is grounded in the need for specific Trimble equipment that is compatible with existing USDA systems and has been used for over two decades. Market research identified at least two small businesses authorized to deliver these services, and efforts will be made to include them in the procurement process as a small business set-aside. The Contracting Officer will ensure that the pricing remains fair and reasonable through competition and previous bid comparisons. This acquisition reflects the agency's commitment to securing essential tools for its operations while fostering small business participation within the procurement process.
    S01 12FPC224Q0074 NRCS Colorado Trimble Units.pdf
    The document outlines Request for Quote (RFQ) number 12FCP224Q0074 issued by the United States Department of Agriculture for the procurement of Trimble GPS Survey Equipment. It follows the governmental procurement guidelines, specifically FAR Part 12 & 13, and is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334511. The scope includes several items of equipment, total quantities, and pricing requirements while emphasizing that only small businesses may submit quotes. Bidders must provide a pricing table by 1:00 pm ET on September 10, 2024, via designated email addresses. The anticipated award will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Deliverables include the equipment delivery due in 120 days after award and calibration within 60 days after delivery, all directed to USDA’s Colorado State Office. Compliance with SAM registration and various FAR clauses is mandatory for participants. The RFQ exemplifies the USDA's efforts to source commercial items while adhering to small business procurement regulations common in federal contracting.
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