National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, WY 83012

J -- REPAIR AND REBUILD IDAHO NORLAND SNOWBLOWER SOL n/a DUE 072399 POC Thayne O'Brien (307)739-3447 The National Park Service intends to award a sole source contract to Kodiak Northwest for repairs and rehabilitation to original specifications for an Idaho Norland Snowblower owned by Grand Teton National Park. This proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all expressions of interest received within 30 calendar days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received in response to thie notice will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The work consists of furnishing equipment, materials and personnel for the reconstruction to original specifications of proprietary designed snow removal equipment. Rotary head, chain case and shear pin assembly will be rebuilt to factory specification. New axles will be provided with modifications required to accept disc parking brakes. New cab will be furnished, specifically designed for efficient snow removal. Cab shall include joy stick controls and complete wiring. New engine will be furnished and installed. The estimated price range for the base work is between $50,000 and $100,000 with additives estimated at an additional $25,000 to $50,000. Posted 06/23/99 (W-SN346511). (0174)

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