1263PX19Q0006 InReach Air Plan

The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order to STROHMAN JOE for inReach Air Plan.
NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because of they meet the brand name requirements and have the necessary skills to adequately provide these services. Contractor selected also has explicit and intimate knowledge of the specific characteristics that are proprietary to a particular company and thus are not truly "salient". Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to david.easter@usda.gov no later than 11:59 am CST 10 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.
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