99--Air Cannon Net Capturing Device

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services division, plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Martin Engineering, based in Neponset, Illinois, for an Air Cannon Net Capturing Device. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and U.S.C. 253(c)(1), which allows for non-competitive contracting when circumstances justify it. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and any decision to forego competition will be made at the government’s discretion. The procurement will adhere to simplified acquisition procedures and utilize commercial item acquisition regulations as outlined in FAR Part 12. The associated NAICS code for this contract is 339999. The contract details include a solicitation number (74027) with posting dated November 6, 2006. The contracting agency is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the Department of Agriculture. While specific performance locations are not provided, questions regarding the procurement can be directed to the designated contact at the USDA. This approach aims to streamline the acquisition of the Air Cannon Net Capturing Device necessary for Wildlife Services operations, ensuring timely and efficient procurement from an established vendor with specialized expertise.