Forced Convection Bench-Top Oven

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Salt Lake City Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to Despatch Industries, 8860 207th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, Utah intends to award a new Sole-source Firm-Fixed price contract to Despatch Industries, 8860 207th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. for the procurement of Forced Convection Bench-Top Oven Despatch Model or equivalent LBB1-69-2 and Model LBB2-18-2 with the following specifications: Despatch Model LBB1-69-2: - Work Chamber 30" wide x 18" deep x 22" high - Overall external dimensions 36" wide x 24.5" deep x 36.6" high - 2.4kW open coil heater for rapid heat-up rates - Operating range is 40C to 204oC - Recirculating motor: 1/25 HP; 120 CFM - Temperature Uniformity of +/- 3C at 150C and +/- 4C at 204C based on 9 point test - Exhaust adjustable to 3 CFM - Digital Controller - Fan, heater and controls located above oven chamber - Forced circulating airflow - Stainless steel interior and ducting - Manual reset high-limit control - 2" high-grade insulation in oven walls - UL and C-UL Listed - 240V input - Includes Stand that raises oven to an ergonomic height and contains one shelf - The oven includes a 5 year factory warranty on the oven and heating elements. Despatch Model LBB2-18-2: - Work Chamber 37" wide x 24" deep x 35" high - Overall external dimensions: 43" wide x 30.5" deep x 51.5" high - 3.6kW open coil heater for rapid heat-up rates. - Operating range of 40C to 204C - Recirculating motor; - HP; airflow capacity of 240 CFM - Temperature uniformity of +/- 3C at 150C and +/- 4C at 204C. - Input power of 220-240Volts, 1 phase; 60 Hertz - Exhaust adjustable to 14 CFM with 2.5" exhaust port - Digital controller - Stainless steel interior and ducting - UL and C-UL Listed - Special: Bottom Mounted Controls - Special: Exhaust Port on Top (not back or side) of oven - The oven includes a 5 year factory warranty on the oven and heating elements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and 13. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to Josephine.ojewia@ut.usda.gov your response is due 8/14/2015 no later than 5:00 pm MST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent.