Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole Source Contract

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with South Central Public Power District located in Nelson, NE, to replace the existing primary and secondary electrical service at the USMARC feedlot to include all transformers, primary wires and cut over into existing system, removal of existing overhead lines, all drilling, trenching, backhoe, transformer bases, UG conduit and fittings, secondary conductors, disconnects and terminal boxes. South Central Public Power District is the only utility company that serves Clay Center. SCPPD owns all overhead lines and transformers and will not allow any outside contractor to perform the work unless hired by and under the strict direction of SCPPD.

This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. No solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide these products are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of publication of this notice. All information received within 15 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government to determine if the more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of performing the intended task(s). All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to the attention of Donita Furman, fax 402-762-4148, or by email to donita.furman@ars.usda.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Donita Furman at 402-7962-4145 or at the above contact information.