Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Az85364

J -- REPAIR GOVERNMENT OWNED CATERPILLAR EQUIPMENT SOL 98-SQ-34-0149 DUE 111398 POC Virginia Toledo, Contracting Officer, 520-343-8136 The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Yuma Desalting Plant, Yuma, Arizona 85364 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Empire Machinery, 3392 Highway 86, Imperial CA 92251 and 3050 E Hwy 95, Yuma, Arizona for repair of government owned Caterpillar equipment for the period of November 1998 through September 30, 1999. Competition is restricted to only one source due to the fact that Empire is the only authorized dealer to work on Caterpillar equipment in our geographic areas. Repair services are required for the area in Imperial, California and Yuma, Arizona. This procurement will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures. The anticipated award date is November 13, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The quotation shall show the sources' capability to provide service to all required areas. Responses to this notice should be mailed to Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Attention: YAO-3120, P.O. Box D, Yuma, AZ 85364.***** Posted 11/05/98 (W-SN268954). (0309)

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