Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_1.docx

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE-SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Upstream Tech, 2401 Monarch St FL2, Alameda, CA 94501. Reclamation intends to award a one-time, sole-source, firm fixed price contract with Upstream Tech due to the fact that Upstream tech are the sole owners of the Hydroforecast technology that produced the performing streamflow forecasts in a Reclamation-sponsored prize competition. In addition they are the sole owner of the information and data derived the work completed from the Streamflow Forecast Rodeo Prize Competition. This award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13. It is not anticipated that any other vendors can provide this service under any socio-economic set-aside and therefore no set-aside is utilized. The period of performance for this action will be from February 10, 2025 – February 9, 2028.

The government intends to award to only one source under the Authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106 (b)(1)(i). This notice will be distributed solely through SAM.gov for Federal Business Opportunities at SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov website to ensure they have the most up to date information regarding this acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 541690 with a small business size standard of $19 Million.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for competitive quotes, bids, or proposals, and a solicitation will not be issued. Any and all responsible sources may identify their interest, and or provide a capability statement as a response to this notice. All respondents shall be registered in the System for Award Management, have a valid UEI ID number, Cage Code, and Tax Identification Number. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 17, 2024 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time.

Responsible Sources will send all information to Contract Specialist, Brittney Murphy at bmurphy@usbr.gov by December 17, 2024, 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time. The Contracting Office reserves the right to pursue the single source negotiation or compete the requirement based on information received. Reclamation will not accept telephone inquiries. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.