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Notice of Intent to Award on Sole Source Basis

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1232SA26Q1198Federal

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The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to award a single-source firm fixed price purchase order to California LightWorks for specialized LED horticultural lighting systems to upgrade multiple controlled-environment plant production facilities, with delivery required within 60 days of award. This action is being taken under FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial products and services, specifically under FAR 12.204, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 335132. The notice explicitly states that it is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government. Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing to the designated point of contact, Theodore Blume, within five calendar days of the posting date, and oral communications or telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on any submissions received, though no solicitation will be issued and the award is planned to be made without competition. The office responsible is located in Beltsville, Maryland, with the place of performance in Geneva, New York.

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USDA to award California LightWorks sole-source LED lighting contract for plant facilities, delivery in 60 days.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

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335132 - Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture ManufacturingView NAICS

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Geneva, NY, 14456, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.  This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  No solicitation will be issued.


Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact.  Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  Responses are to be received within five (5) calendar days of this notice.  No telephone calls are being accepted.


The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), APD, intends to award on a single source basis.  Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to California LightWorks.  This is for the purchase of specialized LED horticultural lighting systems to upgrade multiple controlled‑environment plant production facilities.  NAICS Code is335132.  The delivery will be within 60 days after receipt of award.


Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.

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HVAC Maintenance for Commercial Walk-In CoolersThe contract requires semi-annual preventive maintenance and servicing for 33 commercial walk-in coolers located at the USDA-ARS facility in Parlier, California, with services including thorough inspection, cleaning, lubrication, refrigerant level checks, electrical testing, and minor repairs to ensure optimal operation. All work must be performed by a qualified contractor capable of maintaining commercial refrigeration systems to meet federal facility standards, with timely and reliable service critical to sustaining the integrity of stored agricultural research materials. The contract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 811310, limiting eligibility to certified small businesses, and is structured as a subcontract. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance will be conducted exclusively at the Parlier, CA location, using the facility’s existing infrastructure and equipment. There are no specified point of contact details available, but all inquiries and submissions must be directed through the SAM.gov portal linked to the opportunity.
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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LC System Maintenance (Pumps, Detectors, Column Compartments)The contract entails the maintenance and repair of integrated liquid chromatography components within an LC-MS system, specifically focusing on pumps, detectors, and column compartments. Required services include calibration, leak testing, and routine replacement of consumables to ensure optimal system performance and analytical accuracy. The work is classified under NAICS code 811211 and is designated as a Small Business Set Aside for total award, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. Performance is to be carried out in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with a zip code of 58203. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, and the opportunity is structured as a subcontract.
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