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Notice of intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.302. In accordance with FAR 5.203(d), the NPS hereby allows a 30-day response time from the date this notice is posted before issuance of award for architect-engineer services. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

The National Park Service, Denver Service Center, 12795 W. Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80227 intends to solicit and negotiation a sole source requirement with SmithGroup Inc. 1700 New York Ave NW 100, Washington DC 20006-5200 under the FAR Authority 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement is to provide Predesign (PD) and Construction Documents (CD) to address the exterior envelope of Fort Warren, correcting water infiltration and drainage coming through the roof. The project will also restore exterior walls and openings to mitigate water damage that has already occurred and to keep water out in the future.

As the designer and engineer of record, SmithGroup has the unique capability to complete the specifications and drawings, where as another firm would be required to duplicate the entire effort, creating a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The time it would take a new firm to assume the current design, review, and re-certify the existing design of the infrastructure would create unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The estimated costs are above the simplified acquisition threshold and award is expected to be completed January 9, 2021.