Notice of Intent to Award
SOL #: f3f344bb1f734209b580be4579332107Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Usda, Departmental Administration
USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC
FORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, United States
Place of Performance
Kansas City, MO
NAICS
Software Publishers (513210)
PSC
No PSC code specified
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 2, 2026
2
Action Date
Feb 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract for Enterprise Totara License Services, Operations & Maintenance Support, and Hosting Services for its AgLearn Learning Management System (LMS). This opportunity is intended for a Disadvantaged Small Business. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement must submit their information by February 5, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: The USDA requires specialized services for its AgLearn LMS, including enterprise Totara licenses, ongoing operations and maintenance support, and hosting services for the Totara Government Cloud Talent Development Platform.
- Authority: This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
- Place of Performance: Kansas City, MO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (Intent to Award)
- Set-Aside: Intended for a Disadvantaged Small Business utilizing Contracting by Negotiating procedures (FAR Part 15). The general set-aside indicated is Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: February 2, 2026
Response Requirements
Those capable of meeting the specified requirements are requested to provide:
- A current capability statement demonstrating the company's ability to fulfill the requirement.
- Company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone number, type of business and size, and SAM UEI number.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Corey Murzyn
- Email: corey.murzyn@usda.gov
- Phone: 9702955694
People
Points of Contact
Corey MurzynPRIMARY
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Special Notice
Posted: Feb 2, 2026