Notice of Intent to award sole source delivery order - Trimble Products
ID: 12FPC124Q0079Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER

NAICS

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

PSC

DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS (6675)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b2e85a8d6eff4adf972ea8fb764d7dad/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center, intends to award a sole source delivery order to Trimble, Inc. for the procurement of Trimble products, which include necessary warranty and repair services, as well as a trade-in of existing government-owned equipment. This procurement is critical for ensuring interoperability with existing Trimble equipment utilized by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Iowa, as Trimble is the only provider that meets the specific requirements outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The estimated total value of this procurement is $1,367,849, and interested parties may submit capability statements to the primary contacts, Eugene Jackson and Andrew Sawyer, by September 30, 2024, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).

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    LSJ Redacted.pdf
    The document is a Limited Sources Justification from the USDA, specifically from the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, for the procurement of Trimble Navigation GNSS receivers and related software. The estimated total value of this procurement is $1,367,849, which includes various licenses and accessories. The justification for limiting the source is based on the necessity for interoperability with existing Trimble equipment that is already in use by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Iowa. It highlights that Trimble Inc. is the only provider with the required brand equipment under a GSA MAS contract. Market research confirmed that Trimble products are exclusively available from the original equipment manufacturer. The document underscores the importance of these specific supplies to meet the agency’s operational needs while adhering to FAR regulations that allow for limiting competition under certain circumstances. The justification emphasizes the unique qualifications of Trimble as the sole source due to the specific nature of the required supplies.
    S01 - 12FPC124Q0079 Final.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) for the procurement of Trimble survey equipment, identified under solicitation number 12FPC124Q0079. It specifies the need for various hardware and software items, emphasizing strict adherence to specified Trimble brand names in the quantities listed. The RFQ requires bidders to quote all line items, providing pricing optimally linked to their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts while detailing any items classified as open market. Quotes are due by September 17, 2024, and must be submitted via email to designated USDA representatives. The government will evaluate submissions based on technical acceptability and pricing fairness in line with federal acquisition regulations. The document includes provisions for payment, including the use of the Invoice Payment Platform for electronic processing, and detailed procedures for contract execution upon completion of performance and delivery. Overall, the RFQ outlines the procurement process, item specifications, submission instructions, and conditions of contract fulfillment, reflecting the formal structure typical of government solicitations aimed at maintaining operational efficiency and compliance in public procurement practices.
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