The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, intends to award a sole source contract for a specialized Reverse Osmosis and Softener Treatment and Data Management System to ChemTreat for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This procurement requires a custom-designed system that includes components for pH control, biocide, dechlorination, and antiscalent, which are critical for the facility's Central Utility Plant operations. Interested vendors are invited to demonstrate their capabilities and pricing to show that competition would be beneficial to the government, with responses due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@usda.gov, while delivery is expected within 90 days to the PA NBAF Warehouse in Manhattan, KS.

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The USDA's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) requires a specialized Reverse Osmosis and Softener Treatment and Data Management System. This system, quantity one, must include specific components for pH control (BL1303), biocide (CL206), dechlorination (RL1259), and antiscalent (RL9907). The delivery address is the PA NBAF Warehouse 966 Facilities in Manhattan, KS, with a required delivery within 90 days. The point of contact for this delivery is Lanny Ahlvers, Utility Systems Operations Supervisor at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed item who meet the minimum specifications outlined below.  This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal.  It does not constitute any commitment by the Government.  No award will result from this notice.  The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources.  Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision.  The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice.  After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Purpose: The Agricultural Research Services (ARS), Construction and Facilities Section seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses for the item below. The Government anticipates a sole source purchase order method of procurement. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including making a sole source determination.

Project Information: Reverse Osmosis and Softener Treatment and Data Management System special design

Current Known Source: ChemTreat, 5640 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Place of Performance: Manhattan, KS

Anticipated Solicitation Release: To be determined if there are other sources available

Estimated Delivery: 730 Days After Receipt of Order

**Minimum Specifications:**

         1. 1) pH Control, BL1303

       2. 1) Biocide, CL206

       3. 1) Dechlorination, RL1259

       4. 1) Antiscalent, RL9907

Disclaimers:

1. This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.2.
2. In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov.
3. Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the solicitation release and any updates or amendments.
4. Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time.
5. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice.  Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business.  Responses should be submitted by 12/16/2025 to the attention of Kelly Wright (kelly.wright@usda.gov*)*

Reverse Osmosis and Softener Treatment and Data Management System special design

Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of Agriculture intends to contract with ChemTreat, on a sole source basis to provide Data Management for the custom designed reverse osmosis (R.O.) system and water softener specific for the NBAF Central Utility Plant (CUP).

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Governments needs no later than response time provided. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to attached POC. This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on a basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and functional with the existing key system already in place.

Buyer

PSC

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