Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Upgrade Control System at Wenatchee WA

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Albuquerque, NM
  • Industry: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Contract Details

Notice ID
1174354
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 5
Posted Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, September 24, 2026
PSC Code
K099
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM, 871023498
Status
Active

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Identification Number: 1174354 Upgrade Control System at Wenatchee WA Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Contracting Activity: USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) The USDA Forest Service intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Empire Controls LLC (Unique Entity ID: VGHCJEXSKAG8) for the Replacement of oxygen and carbon dioxide analyzers due to ending service life and unavailability of replacements for 140 chambers in 3 different cold rooms and associated modules/software, with on-site commissioning, to existing controlled atmosphere (CA) control system at USDA ARS Tree Fruit Research Lab in Wenatchee, WA. Statutory Authority: This non-competitive acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Albuquerque, NM. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.