E--Trail Bridge Materials - Various Locations throughout U.S.

It is the intent of this agency to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This agency intends to award to E.T. Techtonics, 213 Monroe St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. The USFS Enterprise Team- Trails Unlimited requires seven (7) complete Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) trail bridge material packages delivered to various locations throughout the United States. The requirements are the bridge materials must be commercially available products and meet the following specifications and factors. SPECIFICATIONS: Contact Matthew R. Gagnon for copy of the specifications and technical information at 530-478-6826. FACTORS: - Delivery to various locations - ATV / Equestrian Bridge design w/ sloping ingress/egress handrail - (design live load = 85 psf/ for sweco tractor – 10,000 lbs./unassembled) - Varying lengths 30 to 60’ long by 6’ wide - Fiberglass support trusses (UV inhibitor ) - Handrail height - 52” (equestrian standards) - Horizontal midrails with maximum 9” opening - A307 galvanized steel bolts - Green color - Mounting clips - 3”x12” #2 Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine Decking - Fiberglass abutment plate pre cut and drilled to accommodate each bridge length and numbers of abutment foundations required. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, The Government will consider all capability statements, addressing the specifications and factors above, received by 10:00 AM on April 19, 2007. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no response to this notice of intent by 10:00 AM on April 19, 2007, the contract award for these seven complete bridge material packages will be awarded to E.T. Techtonics, 213 Monroe St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. Market Research was conducted for the purchase of these bridge materials and the above mentioned company was the only source found to be able to supply this product as we require.