REVERSE OSMOSIS AND SOFTENER TREATMENT AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SPECIAL DESIGN

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed item who meet the minimum specifications outlined below.  This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal.  It does not constitute any commitment by the Government.  No award will result from this notice.  The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources.  Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision.  The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice.  After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Purpose: The Agricultural Research Services (ARS), Construction and Facilities Section seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses for the item below. The Government anticipates a sole source purchase order method of procurement. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including making a sole source determination.

Project Information: Reverse Osmosis and Softener Treatment and Data Management System special design

Current Known Source: ChemTreat, 5640 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Place of Performance: Manhattan, KS

Anticipated Solicitation Release: To be determined if there are other sources available

Estimated Delivery: 730 Days After Receipt of Order

Minimum Specifications:

         1. 1) pH Control, BL1303

       2. 1) Biocide, CL206

       3. 1) Dechlorination, RL1259

       4. 1) Antiscalent, RL9907

Disclaimers:

1. This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.2.
2. In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov.
3. Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the solicitation release and any updates or amendments.
4. Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time.
5. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice.  Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business.  Responses should be submitted by 12/16/2025 to the attention of Kelly Wright (kelly.wright@usda.gov)