Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Federal Railroad Administration hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for seven "Street Smart Chemistry" sessions from Chemical Safety Training. This course will identify the hazards and methods to reduce risk of exposure to chemicals transported by rail that Hazardous Materials Inspectors encounter daily during their inspection duties. The period of performance is up to seven, eight-hour classes that will take place between November 1, 2019 and June 15, 2020, at dates agreed upon by both parties. The total estimated value is less than $35,000.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services.
The sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the requirement.
Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Any business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 9:00 am EST.
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued.
Questions should be directed to Christie Ong at christie.ong@dot.gov via e-mail only.

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