GRIN-Global Documentation and Training

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(d)(1)(B)(ii) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source, to Martin A. Reisinger, 207 Melancthon Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093. Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure training workshops, user manuals, and website testing for the GRIN-Global genebank management software. The NAICS code for this requirement is 611420 and the small business size standard is $10,000,000. 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 December 31, 2013 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-13-S-674270 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.