49 -- REBUILD GLASS WASHER

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant & Health Inspection Service(APHIS) Veterinary Service (VS) Ames Iowa intends to issue a sole source purchase order with Thermal Biologics, Inc for repair of Better Built glass washers. The proposed contract action is for replacement parts and repair for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6/302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This solicitation document incorporates provision and clause which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-15. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1: Fixed Price 52.243-1: Evaluation Commercial Items 52-202-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52-212-5.