Conduct Training Workshops on the GRIN Global Genebank Management Software

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, Maryland; intends to award a sole source procurement to the vendor: Martin Reisinger, located in Lutherville, Maryland; to provide training workshops for USDA staff on the National Plant Germplasm System and related partners on the usage of GRIN Global genebank management software. These training workshops will use virtual and distance learning tools. Work will be performed from June 1, 2013, to September 30, 2013. Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 6.302-2 is applicable; Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Martin Reisinger is uniquely qualified to provide this very time sensitive service as he has first hand familiarity and is very proficient with these Biological systems. The Governments scientific mission could be seriously injured, specifically the ARS Genebanks program, unless this sole source procurement is awarded to the above referenced vendor . North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) code 611420 is applicable. The successful company must be registered at the web site: SAM.GOV and also the Online Representations and Certification (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov . The anticipated award date is May 22, 2013.