Notice of Intent to Sole Source purchase of ElectroFisher Backpacks
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC NWWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (5999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e89c67cc048440e3b51d8561666bd067/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service intends to award a sole source purchase order for ElectroFisher Backpacks, specifically from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Smith-Root. This procurement is necessary for the Forest Service's operations, as these specialized backpacks are critical for conducting fish population assessments and habitat restoration efforts. The delivery of the items is requested within thirty days after receipt of order, with early shipments encouraged at no additional cost to the government. Interested parties may submit quotations to Jerry Meeks at jerry.meeks@usda.gov by 12:00 P.M. (CST) on October 2, 2024, for consideration, although the government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on the responses received.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jerry Meeks
    (469) 920-8490
    jerry.meeks@usda.gov
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    SoleSourceJustifaction_Electrofisher signed.pdf
    The document appears to be related to a federal government initiative involving Larry Sizer, who digitally signed the document on September 13, 2024. While specific details regarding the topic of the document are not provided, its context suggests it is likely linked to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), federal grants, or state/local RFPs. Such documents typically outline project requirements, funding opportunities, and guidelines for submission by potential contractors or applicants. The signature indicates a formal acknowledgment, possibly confirming engagement in a contractual or funding process. Overall, the record's importance may lie in the potential collaboration between government entities and private organizations to achieve specified objectives under federal or local programs, reinforcing the procedural standards within government contracting and financial assistance frameworks.
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