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 Utah Transit Authority (UTA), 669 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Reclamation intends to award a one-time, sole-source, firm fixed price contract with UTA due to the fact that UTA is the only authorized mass transit authority for the Wasatch (I-15 Corridor). They are the only entity which can provide the Annual Eco Pass Transit Passes. This award will be made in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 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 January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

The government intends to award to only one source under the Authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106 (b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This notice will be distributed solely through SAM.gov for Federal Business Opportunities at SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the beta.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 485111 with a small business size standard of $29 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 6, 2024, 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.

Responsible Sources will send all information to Contract Specialist, Melissa Murray at mmurray@usbr.gov by December 6th, 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.