Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NRCS IL Trimble Software
ID: 12FPC225Q0022Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/373685d4db95486da2d740ec089d4b86/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, through the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Trimble Inc. for an annual subscription of Virtual Reference Station (VRS) services, specifically covering 19 units of the Ag Regional VRSNow RTK GNSS system for four option years beyond the initial purchase. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 513210, which pertains to software publishing, and is crucial for enhancing agricultural precision and efficiency through advanced GNSS technology. Interested parties may submit capability statements by March 7, 2025, to determine the feasibility of future competitive procurement, with all inquiries directed to Sandra Driver at sandra.driver@usda.gov or Nancy W. Harris at nancy.harris@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sandra Driver
    sandra.driver@usda.gov
    Nancy W. Harris
    nancy.harris@usda.gov
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    S03 -Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the National Conservation Resource Service (NRCS) Illinois State Office, intends to award a sole source contract to Trimble Inc. for an annual subscription of Virtual Reference Station (VRS) services. The contract covers 19 units of the Ag Regional VRSNow RTK GNSS system for four option years beyond the initial purchase. This procurement is classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 513210, primarily pertaining to software publishing. The award will follow Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guidelines, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for contracts from a single responsible source when no other suppliers can meet agency requirements. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, interested parties may submit a capability statement by March 7, 2025. The government will evaluate these statements to determine if future competitive procurement is feasible. The document emphasizes that any responses received will not incur costs to the government, maintaining a clear inquiry into alternatives.
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