Solicitation Number:

401818Q061

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices intend to negotiate on a sole source basis with Metalworks of Montana. This action is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1 (b)(1)(i), justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304 Under this requirement the manufacturer Metalworks of Montana Inc. are able to provide the type 6 engine. The type 6 wildland fire engine will be used being used for the Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex fires through out the Southeastern Region. Metalworks of Montana are the only ones who are fully capable of providing the type 6 engine to meet the safety requirements of the 6 type wildland fire engine specifications that were approved and inspected by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Safety Office for fire equipment. It's the Government belief that this requirement can only be met by Metalworks of Montana Inc. has been viewed as the only considerations are grounded in nationally-recognized fire service standards and the local needs of this fire management program to effectively operate alongside our partners in managing wildland-urban interface fire incidents the unique capabilities to meet this requirement because of their knowledge and experience network of suppliers and knowlwedgable mechanics and technicians to ensure that the engine is restored to it's factory specifications. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NOR A FORMAL SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to the e-mail address or facsimile number stated herein: Attn:Nijua Heard. Responses to this notice must be received by April 16, 2008.Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code, telephone number and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (404) 679-4057 or e-mailed to Nijua_Heard@fws.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government

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Contracting Office Address:

R4 Contracting and Grant Services Division U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services 1875 Century Blvd.Suite 310 Atlanta GA 30345

Place of Performance:

7200 Crane LaneGautier, MS 39553 USA

Point of Contact(s):

Nijua Heard Contract Specialist 4046794146 Nijua_Heard@fws.gov; Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance