37--Infratec 1241 Grain Analyzer

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration plans to award a sole source contract for eighteen Infratec 1241 Grain Analyzers from FOSS North America, Inc., located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This procurement will be conducted under Commercial and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the government intending to negotiate exclusively with this single source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may express their interest or capabilities; any proposals received under an existing contract after the published date will be considered. The government retains full discretion on whether to pursue a competitive process based on responses received. The contract, identified under solicitation number 003-M-APHIS-05, is linked to the NAICS code 115114 and is managed by the USDA office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The point of contact for this action is Larry D. Nelson, reachable by phone or email. This acquisition supports the USDA’s operational needs, specifically relating to grain analysis, and reflects the agency’s assessment that only FOSS North America can meet the technical requirements for these analyzers at this time. The decision to limit competition aims to streamline procurement while ensuring the government secures the necessary equipment effectively.