Government Grazing Lease - Notice of Availability - Whitney Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for a grazing lease on approximately 3,360 acres of land located within the McCown Valley area at Whitney Lake, Texas. The lease term is for 5 years with an option for an additional 5 years. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Services and Products to be provided:
Grazing services on the leased land.
Maintenance of the leased land.
Compliance with lease terms and conditions.
Payment of lease fees.
Exercise of option to extend the lease if desired.
DACW63-9-23-0647 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth
8/25/23, 8:05 AM Government Grazing Lease - Notice of Availability - Aquilla Lake
GOVERNMENT GRAZING LEASE
Notice of Availability (NOA): DACW63-9-22-0675
Sealed Bids for a grazing lease will be received until the date, time, and at the place indicated below, and then publicly opened. Bids will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the NOA.
Persons interested in receiving a complete copy of this NOA should go to https://www.sam.gov and type in: DACW63-9-22-0675 or request a copy from Ms. Vicki Webb, Realty Specialist, CESWF-RE-M, 817-886-1256 or victoria.a.webb@usace.army.mil.
Attendance is recommended at a pre-bid site visit to be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lofers Bend Day Use Pavilion, 145 Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney, Texas 76692, for inspection of the lease area.
DESCRIPTION: Approximately 2,725 acres of land located within the Old School, New Road, and Hackberry Creek Wildlife Management Areas at Aquilla Lake.
DATE OF OPENING: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
TIME OF OPENING: 11:00 A.M. Local Time
PLACE OF OPENING: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Whitney Lake Office
285 County Road 3602
Clifton, Texas 76634
BID DEPOSIT: $200 deposit in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Certified Check, payable to the F&A Officer, USAED, Fort Worth
LEASE TERM: 5 year Lease with One 5-Year Option
ISSUED BY: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
FORT WORTH DISTRICT
DACW63-9-22-0675 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth
10/31/22, 1:47 PM 911 Call Center Maintenance
Added: Nov 09, 2012 10:51 am
This publication serves as a notice of intent for the 23d Contracting Squadron, Moody Air Force Base GA, to issue sole source procurement with Motorola Solutions Inc, for the procurement of the following services: 911 Call Center Maintenance and Repair.These services are believed to be sole source because market research has indicated that the particular system in use is proprietary to Motorola Systems Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, under authority of FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), firms that believe they can provide the services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the identified point of contact by 27 November 12 at 12:00pm (noon). Such documentation will be considered by the agency for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses may be emailed to A1C Nicole Overhiser or SrA Chelsea Baker at 23CONS.LGCB@moody.af.mil. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to A1C Nicole Overhiser or SrA Chelsea Baker by email.
FA4830-13-Q-0003 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
11/9/12, 10:51 AM 30 Hereford Heifers
Added: Jul 16, 2012 4:03 pm
This is a Notice of Intent. The Agriculture Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Reynolds Livestock LLC, Dodgeville, WI 53533-8643. This is a sole source procurement pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is on or around July 31, 2012. Market research revealed that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a requirement of the National Animal Disease Center (NADC), USDA at Ames, IA for 30 Hereford heifers 3-4 months of age, healthy and free of lameness, respiratory or gastrointestinal disease or any other physical abnormalities. They should be weaned and adjusted to a calf-ration. In addition, the immunization history of the dam will be known, and if possible the animal should not have received any vaccinations for leptospira. A serum sample will be obtained from each calf for in order to test for the presence of anti-leptospiral antibodies. The heifers are only available through Reynolds Livestock. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Interested parties should submit written (mail or e-mail) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 10 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Reynolds Livestock without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.The NAICS code for this action is 112130. ARS requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the contractor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following website: http://www.ccr.govSOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as a Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S. C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.JUSTIFICATION:1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)). a. USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER, Ames, IA location.2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)).a. This contracting action is to obtain 30 Hereford Heifers for research purposes.3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)).a. 30 Hereford heifers 3-4 months of age, healthy and free of lameness, respiratory or gastrointestinal disease or any other physical abnormalities. They should be weaned and adjusted to a calf-ration. In addition, the immunization history of the dam will be known, and if possible the animal should not have received any vaccinations for leptospira. A serum sample will be obtained from each calf for in order to test for the presence of anti-leptospiral antibodies. Estimated value in excess of $25,000.00. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)).a. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2))(1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for.(2) The named vendor fulfills NADC's requirements to date. Calves are required for use in a planned research project evaluating host response to several vaccine products over time vaccine as well as efficacy against challenge requiring prolonged housing in containment. 6. Federal Business Opportunities FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6).a. A Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis is published in an attempt to identify other possible vendors of the required consumable. b. USDA/ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they can meet future needs of the Government.7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7).a. A Fair and Reasonable determination has been made based on past purchases of similar heifers. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8).a. USDA/ARS is consistently surveying the market, and from this experience knows that the consumable is only available from the vendor identified. Multiple responsible vendors were contacted, but could not meet NADC requirements.9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9).a. Due to the nature of the consumable needed to perform the research, at this time there is only one source available.10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10).a. No other sources are available at this time.11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11).a. Active vendor searches and surveys are completed in order to identify other potential sources. 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications; (FAR 6.303-1(a) and FAR 6.303-2(b)a. I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which from a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(a), 6.303-2(b)(12)I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name: Stacie L. Black Title: Contracting Officer
AG-6197-S-12-SB13 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
7/16/12, 4:03 PM