Compass Collection

The USDA Farm Production and Conservation Office is proceeding with a sole-source acquisition of the Compass Portal Product from the American Society for Testing and Materials under FAR 6.302-1, as the product possesses proprietary rights, unique capabilities, and is essential for mission-critical continuity of operations, leaving no acceptable alternative sources. The solicitation number is 12314426C0014, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and submissions must be emailed to Donnie Reeves at Donnie.Reeves@usda.gov. The contract is to be awarded without competition, justifying the non-competitive approach based on the vendor’s exclusive ownership of the system, its integration requirements within existing USDA FPAC workflows, and the unacceptable risk of operational disruption should a transition occur. The period of performance spans three years, beginning June 9, 2026, and ending June 8, 2029, with the place of performance designated as Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, while the contracting office is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. No contract value is disclosed, and no pricing details, CLINs, or financial terms are provided in the available documentation. The solicitation does not include formal contract clauses from FAR Part 52, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or payment instructions, consistent with its status as a sources-sought notice preceding a sole-source award. The vendor is required to submit a capability statement detailing technical qualifications, licensing, business information, and contact details, but no specific format, page limits, or file types are mandated. There are no set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or affirmative representations required, and no COR, COTR, or PCO roles are formally designated in the materials. While the Compass Portal Product is deemed mission-critical and tied to agricultural production and conservation systems, specific functional requirements, delivery terms, or acceptance standards are not outlined. The procurement relies entirely on the vendor’s proprietary control and the absence of viable substitutes, with no competitive bidding or trade-off analysis applied.