THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to: GVM, Inc. 374 Heidlersburg Rd Biglerville, PA 17307. Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure a TranSpreader with the following features: Frame • Tubular construction frame • 20,000 lb single axle design • Low center of gravity • Adjustable combination hitch Tires • 710/45-26.15 12 ply tire package; 52.48 in diameter x 27.56 wide tires on 26.5 in rims Body • Body of 12 gauge and 3/16 all 304-2B stainless steel • Hopper dimensions: 142 x 99 x 52 in (L x W x H) • Hopper height to ground: 91 inches • 230 ft³ hopper capacity • PWM automatic controller with drag and spinner control • Rawson 6:1 reduction dual-pinion spur gear drive with two hydraulic motor drives • 33 in x 257 PSI wide continuous loop rubber drag belt with cleats • Completely sealed rollers with stainless steel shafts • Dual, top mounted, hydraulic OMP 50 cc spinner motors, operate in series with Case drains and oil enclosed spinner shafts • PWM spinner speed control from computer (tractor hydraulic pump minimum 20gpm @2,500 PSI) • 22.5 in dished stainless steel spinners, 12 gauge construction • Fold up rear spinner deflectors control center of spread pattern • Adjustable spread pattern- Lime: 30 or 40 ft; Fertilizer: 60-90 ft • Air foil splash guards spread carry over material into pattern • 16 x 16.5 stud tread press wheel with hydraulic lift for tandem spool controls • (5) Mild steel angle supports keep weight off belt • Stainless steel rear bumper guard • Manually controlled dual gates • No spinner blade or tray adjustment • Low profile • Spreads; lime, gypsum, fowl manure, fertilizer Factory Options • Shur-Lok roll tarp • Raven Envizio Pro CAN controller w/built in 600 Phoenix Helix ILOS • Raven Envizio Pro variable rate software • Raven viper pro CAN controller w/guidance software and 600 Phoenix ILOS • Raven RGL 600 all-weather lightbar • Raven ISObus system (will work with JD GreenStar, Case 7000 & Ag Leader Integra Task controller or Raven VT terminal) • Ag Leader InCommand 800 with 6500 GPS This requirement will be for the purchase of QTY - 1 EACH, GVM 8.0T TranSpread Computer Spread. The NAICS code for this requirement is 423820; the small business size standard is 500 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. All information received by 1:00 PM Central Time on August 18, 2017 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at
[email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: AG-32SC-17-874158 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.