--Intent to Award Sole Source - Avista Corp

This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than Friday March 1, 2013 by sending an e-mail to [email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 1 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: AVISTA Corp DUNS: 007943764 NAICS: 221210 Natural Gas Distribution AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: Avista Utilities supplies all natural gas to the National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory. Simply put, this service is required to keep the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory supplied with building heat and hot water for both laboratory use and personal hygiene. The National Fish & Wildlife Forensic Laboratory exists of approximately 40,000 sq. feet and is a crime lab, providing service to multiple law enforcement agencies that submit evidence for analysis. Since the lab opened in 1988, Avista Utilities has been the only vendor to supply natural gas. This service is not provided by any other vendor and to remove the lab from such services would render the lab without essential heating and create an unhealthy environment. The cost of heating the lab and hot water use for 12 months is approximately $50,000 per year depending on actual usage. This purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Responses to this posting must be submitted in writing via email only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Direct any questions regarding this announcement to Valarie Reinholz via email at [email protected]