Notice of Intent to Sole Source extension of commercial power at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, CO

The Directorate of Contracting, Fort Carson, Colorado intends to award an unrestricted sole source contract to San Isabel Electric Association, 893 E. Enterprise Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007-1476 for:

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0001 The contractor will extend the single phase power underground from the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) cantonment area to Range 7. San Isabel Electric Association owns the current commercial electric power lines at PCMS that will be extended.

This is a sole source procurement under the Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(3). The solicitation number W911RZ-08-T-0400 shall be used to reference this requirement. The proposed contract action is for a commercial power line extension for which the Government intends to solicit or negotiate with only one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 221122 and a size standard of 4 million megawatt hours. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, however; any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contract Specialist within 2 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in SUFFICIENT detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion for the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation. Responses are due 19 Sep 2008 NLT 15:00 MST. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to sarah.mehlenbeck@us.army.mil Telephone requests or inquiries will NOT be accepted. Please reference the solicitation number in your subject line.