Part 8 Justification and Approval for Under SAT

United States Department of Agriculture
Only One Source Able to Provide the Products, Services, or Solutions Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Identification Number: 1174499
In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401 and General Services Administration Regulation (GSAR) 538.7104-3 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition. (1) Mission Area and Contracting Activity.
Requisition Number: 1174499
Requesting Activity Agency: USDA, Agricultural Research Station (ARS) Contracting Activity: USDA, USFS Land Management, Stewardship and Job Corps Division West - 2 (2) Estimated Value
Period

BASE

Option 1
Option 2
Grand Total

Fiscal Year
FY26
FY27
FY28

Total
$118,450
$124,719
$131,332
$374,501

(3) Brief Description of Supplies or Services
This is a non-IT multi-year GSA MAS task order for recurring onsite preventive maintenance, %XLOGLQJ$XWRPDWLRQ6\VWHP %$6 VRIWZDUHXSGDWHVFDOLEUDWLRQRIVDIHW\ဩFULWLFDOLQVWUXPHQWDWLRQ operator coaching, diagnostic support, and mechanical inspections necessary to maintain reliable operation of research facilities and ensure safe laboratory environments at the Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory located in Byron, Georgia. Services will be performed by Siemens as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the BAS controls and mechanical systems installed onsite. The intent of this order is to ensure the continuity, functionality, and operational stability of the ARS laboratory environment over the base year and two option years. Siemens Desigo CC (Command & Control) operates as the central control, monitoring, and safety coordination system for the ARS Byron research facility. It ties together all critical HVAC, laboratory environmental, and mechanical system components to maintain safe, stable research conditions. (4) Suggested Source
Siemens Industry, Inc.
1000 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Branch performing services: 1745 Corporate Drive, Norcross, GA 30093

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GSA MAS Contract: GS-07F-217CA (SIN 334512)
Siemens contacts: Martien McGillivray (Mechanical); Steve Morrow (Automation) The Desigo &&SODWIRUPFRQWDLQV2(0ဩVSHFLILFVRIWZDUHOLFHQVLQJNH\VSURSULHWDU\ILUPZDUH modules, restricted diagnostic executables, and Siemens-controlled update pathways. These are Rev. 10/29/25

United States Department of Agriculture