GreenFeed Stand-Alone Trailer Unit

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in University Park, PA, intends to negotiate solely with C-Lock, Inc., 2025 Samco Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, to provide one portable C-Lock, Inc. GreenFeed Stand-Alone Trailer Unit. This unit is required to measure methane, carbon dioxide and other gases from cattle. C-Lock, Inc. is the manufacturer of this equipment. Written substantive statements addressing each specific technical specification identified under Item three below, capabilities and quote sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement must be submitted to the identified point of contact not later than the response date specified in this notice. Entities must be registered at the www.sam.gov to include completion of Online Representations and Certifications. No telephone enquires will be accepted. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation, and no contract will be awarded based on substantive statements/quotes received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Justification for other than full and open competition. 1. USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research, University Park, PA 16802 2. This action is to obtain one portable C-Lock, Inc. GreenFeed Stand-Alone Trailer Unit. 3. GreenFeed Stand-Alone Trailer Unit and accessories shall meet the following specifications: a) Be mounted on a trailer for easy portability on pasture; b) Contain a methane and carbon dioxide detector; c) Contain tracer gas system; d) Contain temperature, pressure and humidity sensors; air velocity meter kit and wind speed and direction sensors; e) Have a datalogger with Wi-Fi connectivity; f) Be web-based user interface with RFID tags pre-loaded; g) Have a RFID reader and ear tags for the cows; h) Have a webcam mounted on the feeder to track visitation habits; i) Have built-in air filters for the sensors; j) Include a head sensor to determine nose position of the animal; k) Have 2 solar panels for power capability in the field and a charge controller; l) Have a 12 volt battery pack; m) Have an auto concentration calibration system; n) Include all algorithms to automatically determine methane and carbon dioxide mass fluxes from the animal based on the sensor data; o) Capability to be accessed and controlled through an online interface; p) Delivered FOB destination, set-up, 3 days of on-site training and 8 hours/month of ongoing support 4. 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The supplies required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the Agency requirements. 5. The manufacturer of the required product, is the only responsible Source and no other supplies will satisfy Agency Requirements. Reference FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies/ services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for. 6. A Federal Business Opportunities notice is published in an attempt to identify other possible vendors of the required equipment containing the necessary specifications required to produce the same results. The USDA ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they can meet future needs of the Government. 7. Anticipated costs are expected to be fair and reasonable to the Government based on established catalog or market prices of commercial items sold in substantial quantities to the general public. 8. Market research was conducted appropriate to the circumstances of this requirement with no other sources being identified as capable of satisfying the agency requirements. Supplies were deemed to be available only from one source. 9. Selected vendor is the manufacturer of the required system. Reference FAR 13.106(b)(1) - For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. 10. No other sources have been identified. 11. An announcement of intent is being posted in order to determine if another source is more advantageous to the Government. 12. Data and representations included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. 13. Technical Information and Representations that are the responsibility of the technical and requirements official and which form the basis for this justification are certified as complete and accurate. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. /s/ Karen Gardner Contracting Officer