Synopsis - Hoover Dam Photography and Merchandise Sales

The synopsis of the original contract (posted under R15PS00114) did not fully describe the option in accordance with FAR 5.207. Therefore this option is now being synopsized before exercising any options in accordance with FAR 17.207.

On September 1, 2015, the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, awarded a contract for a Contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to implement, manage, and operate a photography and merchandise sales operation for Hoover Dam.

Selection procedures were conducted in accordance to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

The resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type contract with a base year and four option years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this project is 541921. The small business size standard applicable to this project is $7.5 million in gross annual receipts averaged over the previous three 1-year accounting periods. This procurement was advertised as unrestricted for full and open competition. Offers were accepted from all responsive and responsible business concerns. Prospective contractors were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of the contract (for more information regarding registering in SAM, please visit www.sam.gov.).

The Government intends to exercise Option Year One of Contract No. R15PC00122, Hoover Dam Photography and Merchandise Sales, with an award date of the modification to the incumbent contractor issued no later than September 1, 2016, with an additional three option years exercised thereafter in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), included in contract, until the end of Option Year Four on September 22, 2020.