Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Please read this notice carefully as it constitutes the only notice that will be published.

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a purchase order to the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC), Office of the State Engineer, 130 South Capitol Street, Concha Ortiz y Pino, P.O. Box 25102, Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102.

The government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

This notice will be distributed solely through beta.SAM.gov for Federal Business Opportunities at beta.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the beta.SAM.gov website to ensure they have the most up to date information regarding this acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $16.5 Million.

Reclamation intends to award a one-time sole-source contract with NMISC due to the fact that NMISC is the legally authorized entity for water resource planning and administration of rivers and water rights in the State of New Mexico. In order to develop a planning and administration model for the San Juan and Animas river basins, Reclamation must work through that entity. This award is made under the authority of PL 116-94. Section C, Title 2.

This is not a request for competitive quotes, bids, or proposals, and a solicitation will not be issued. Responsible sources may identify their interests and or provide a capability statement as a response to this notice. All respondents shall be registered in the System for Award Management, have a valid DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax Identification Number. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than June 5, 2020.

The point of contact for this announcement is Ms. JoLyn M. Goss, Contracting Officer. All correspondence shall be written and sent via email to jgoss@usbr.gov. Reclamation will not accept telephone inquiries. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.