A06 Notice of Intent to Sole Source Telescoping Tower.docx

Notice # 1136380 This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

The USDA, Forest Service, Caribbean Climate Hub Support intends to sole source to Aluma Tower Company INC (D9U9D258WPP7) in accordance with FAR 13 – only one source reasonably available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals.

Closing date of Notice: August 26,2024 at 11:00 AM (EST).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332312 The size standard is 500.

Period of Performance is: 30 days ARO Total Estimated Value $26,000.00

The telescoping tower for this study should have the following specifications:

· Heavy-duty aluminum telescoping antenna tower that is designed to accommodate antennas with large wind surface areas of up to 18 sq. ft and 125 lbs. of maximum payload capacity.

· Tested accordingly for wind speeds up to 70 mph.

· Equipped with a universal rotor plate welded in place to accommodate a large variety of commercially available rotors, enabling the orientation of abeam or other directional type antenna.

· Heavy-duty 8 ft mast 2-inch diameter and 1/8 in wall.

· Guy ears on each section.

· Heavy-duty building bracket, and tilt base.

· Maximum height with mast, 92 ft.

· Aluminum masts for easy attachment of antennas or instrumentation.

· Safety stops latch to remove tension on cables and eliminate unwanted retraction.

· Aluminum rollers to aid in extension and retraction.

· Retractable

· Tilting base

Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. 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 will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action.

Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall respond in writing to Jocelyn Hayes electronically via email to: jocelyn.hayes@usda.gov

Responses must be received no later than AUGUST 26,2024 at 11:00 AM (EST). All documentation shall become property of the Government. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE:

1. Business Name, Point of Contact Name, Email Address, Phone Number

2. CAGE Code and SAM UEI

3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB

4. Statement of Capability: List and Discuss specifications and how they meet this requirement.