Land access permit - bawfaw peak, WA

The US Geological Survey (USGS), a civilian agency within the Department of the Interior, has issued a Special Notice regarding a Land Access Permit for BawFaw Peak in Washington State. The notice indicates the agency's intent to award a purchase order to Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings Inc. for land access purposes. This procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), utilizing procedures for commercial items and simplified acquisition. The USGS has determined that Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings Inc. is the sole source capable of providing access to this specific land. The notice is classified under NAICS code 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Property) and PSC code F114 (Environmental Systems Protection - Environmental Licensing and Permitting).

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to satisfy FAR Subpart 5.2 requirements and provide transparency in the procurement process. While the notice indicates a single-source intent, it remains open to potential alternative quotations from responsible parties. Contractors interested in responding must submit their entire response via electronic mail to eadam@usgs.gov no later than Tuesday, March 17, 2025, at 1700 Pacific Time. The agency explicitly states that hardcopy submissions or responses through other web portals will not be accepted or considered. Importantly, this notice is not a competitive solicitation, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the action based on received responses. Potential contractors should carefully review the specific requirements and understand that submission does not guarantee consideration or award.