Fire Engine Motor Replacement-Desert NWR, NV

Fire Engine Motor Replacement-Desert NWR, NV

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

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations, FWS Division of Refuges, Desert NWR has a requirement for a motor replacement on fire engine # 8262.

The proposed contract action is for motor replacement on fire engine # 8262 (2016 Ford F550) for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a firm fixed price contract with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-l(b) to the following vendor:

Rush Truck Centers
4120 Donavan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89030-7512

Period of performance is 09/20/2024 through 11/01/2024.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance; the business size standard is $9.0M.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs repairs done by a company capable of repairing a fire engine motor. This needs to be done quickly as this is an active life saving vehicle with emergency application. Repair of the Fire engine is considered urgent as the vehicle must be mission ready. Rush Truck Centers is being requested as a sole source because they have already begun the troubleshooting of the engine, are within local commuting distance, and have a large enough shop to get the engine in service as soon as possible.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with 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.

If any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement within the needed period of performance, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.