SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Endangered Species Act to the Bull Trout
- Notice Date
- 5/18/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of Reclamation - PN - Columbia Cascades Area Office 1917 Marsh Rd Yakima WA 98901
- ZIP Code
- 98901
- Solicitation Number
- R10PS1C618
- Response Due
- 5/21/2010
- Archive Date
- 5/18/2011
- Point of Contact
- Connie Morgan Purchasing Agent 5095755848241 cmorgan@usbr.gov;
- E-Mail Address
-
Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Cascades Area Office, Yakima Field Office, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to provide technical and other services to assist Reclamation in fulfilling its obligations as specified under the Endangered Species Act to the Bull Trout. Bull Trout are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The purpose is to develop a plan and implement those solutions as developed within the plan to ensure upstream and downstream passage for bull trout from Yakima Project Reservoirs through the inundation zone during drought conditions. The authority for use of other than full and open competition for this transaction is implemented by FAR 6.302- 1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (i) Supplies or services may be considered to be available from only one source if the source has submitted an unsolicited research proposal that --(A) Demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see definition at 2.101), or, demonstrates a unique capability of the source to provide the particular research services proposed;The cited authority must be used because only the proposed contractor possesses the following unique qualifications which are required for this acquisition: WDFW, as the co-manager of the states fishery resources, has the authority and the responsibility to ensure passage during drought conditions. WDFW has an established and on-going program to survey and build temporary passage structures to rectify blockages due to drought condition. WDFW has agreements and procedures in place to access the Washington Conservation Corp and the Americorp to enable them to acquire personnel immediately to address emergency issues caused by drought. Therefore, it may not feasible or appropriate for the work to be done by anyone other than the WDFW. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the services listed above that will satisfy the agency needs. Any firm or individual that believes it can furnish the items described are encouraged to give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished, insufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. All responses received by close of business May 21, 2010 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Goverment not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Goverment. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will be accepted by Fax at (509) 454-5615, Attn. Connie Morgan, or by electronic mail at cmorgan@.usbr.gov.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Yakima County WA
- Zip Code: 989012058
- Zip Code: 989012058
- Record
- SN02153203-W 20100520/100518235500-8d841ffc01ae803e3e46c3918b8bfb0a (fbodaily.com)
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