PVU geomechanical flow modeling additional work

Notice of Intent to Sole Source:



The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Itasca Consulting Group, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source because only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Itasca Consulting Group is the sole provider of Geomechanical Flow Modeling to Bureau of Reclamation and has proprietary FLAC3d software. The current models that require refinement were generated in this proprietary software. A sole source justification has been prepared in support of this acquisition.



Firms believing they can provide these supplies or services above must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect 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 5 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 be emailed to the Government point of contact for this acquisition.



Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms should identify business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 541690 which is $15 million. This notice may represent the only official notice of such a solicitation. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to JoLyn Goss by email at jgoss@usbr.gov