Fire Guard School Facilities, Transportation and Meals

The US Forest Service, Willamette National Forest intends to issue a sole source contract for the use of the Sweet Home Oregon, High School facilities which includes the use of 10 classrooms, grounds, showers, cafeteria, activity gym and also includes transportation (bus) and cafeteria services for aproximately 240 students. Market research shows that there are not any other known providers for this type of service in the Sweet Home area. It is imperative that the site location be near an outdoors specific field site (private land) to conduct training . The fire guard school will include a week of classroom type instruction, students will sleep overnight on the grounds as well shower, use gym facilities and be provided meals from the cafeteria. Transportation using school busses for the 240 students will be used to transport between the training field and the school. Past performance shows that the Sweet Home School is capable of providing such services in an efficient and professional manner. The US Forest Service, Willamette National Forest, intends to issue a firm-fixed price solicitation/award with one option year for the services stated This action is taken pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6-302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency.