Notice of Intent - Joint Operations Center (JOC) Security Guard Services

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with California Department of Water Resources, for Joint Operations Center (JOC) Security Guard Services under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) for a base and 4 option years. The California Department of Water Resources is the only service known provider because The Bureau of Reclamation shares the facilities with other agencies. Each agency is required to pay for their portion of the cost for security guard services. The service area address is 3310 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95821. A sole source justification has been prepared in support of this acquisition.

Vendors believing they can provide this requirement must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect and in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the stated requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received within 7 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

Vendors should identify business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 561612 which is $20.5 million. The estimated award date is March 28, 2017. Responses and questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Franklin (Wayne) Henthorne at fhenthorne@usbr.gov.