Synopsis for Proposed Sole Source Action � Pipe Inspection Cameras
Agriculture (all) · FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 12FPC326Q0032 in this department, oldest first.
- Jul 7, 2026 · this noticePre-solicitation
- Sep 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
Next steps for this stage
Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.
- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
The U.S. Government intends to award a sole source, firm?fixed?price contract to Core & Main LP, UEI: YXNPHTHLB8R6 DBA: Green Equipment, Co. for the procurement of specialized pipe inspection cameras required to support the mission needs of NRCS-TX-TEMPLE. These cameras are critical tools used for internal pipeline assessments, enabling technicians to conduct precise visual inspections, identify structural issues, and verify integrity in environments that cannot be accessed through conventional means. The agency has determined that the required equipment possesses unique technical capabilities… (show all)
, including proprietary imaging components, compatibility with existing inspection systems, and specialized durability features necessary for confined?space and submerged operations. Market research conducted by the Government indicates that Core & Main LP, UEI: YXNPHTHLB8R6 DBA: Green Equipment, Co. is the only known source capable of providing the specific camera system that meets all agency requirements without modification and that accepts a trade-in of the existing Government equipment. Alternative products lack one or more essential attributes such as image resolution standards, integrated sensor compatibility, ruggedization requirements, or system?specific interface capabilities needed for continuity of operations. Based on this information, the Government intends to award this action under the authority of FAR 6.302?1, as applicable, because only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency�s needs in the required timeframe. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the Government�s requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating technical expertise, product equivalency, and the ability to deliver all required specifications. Any responses received will be considered solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. If no responses are received within the specified posting period, the Government will proceed with the intended sole source award to Core & Main LP, UEI: YXNPHTHLB8R6 DBA: Green Equipment, Co.
Who won similar work
3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV), same NAICS 238910.
Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $39K to $109K, median $54K; range $23K to $164K.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIE B LLC | 2 | $78K | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CLOVER LAND SERVICES LLC | 1 | $164K | Oct 1, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- Oct 1, 2025CLOVER LAND SERVICES LLC$164KSmith/Paxton WRE Site Preparation Clark Co IllinoisNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Oct 1, 2025JANIE B LLC$23KACEP-Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) Restoration Rick Daymon 545A120001RZ4, Hardin Co ILNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 25, 2025JANIE B LLC$54KFloodplain Easement Restoration Wissinger - Site Prep Alexander Co ILNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Competitive landscape
For the 2 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 132 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.