V--Notice of Intent to Award

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, to award a Sole Source Contract to the State of Arizona. This procurement is in accordance with the authorities cited in 10 USC 2304(c)(3)(b), 41 USC 253(c)(3)(b), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-3. The State of Arizona has entered into a contract for the transportation and placement of a WWII gun barrel from the St. Juliens Creek Naval Yard. The USFWS intends to enter into a contract with the State to secure immediate cost savings, by having the State move the second barrel, for the USFWS. The State of Arizona will:a. Obtain all permits necessary to transport WWII gun barrel. b. Mobilize cranes, trailer, labor to St. Juliens Creek Naval Yard Annex in Portsmouth, VAc. Lift 16 gun barrel (120 tons, 68-foot length) with two cranes and set onto trailer.d. Coordinate (permits, escort, police, etc.) gun barrel transport 2.5 miles on city roads to Dominion Virginia Power property. e. Load and secure gun barrel to railcar according to railroad specifications. f. Unload gun barrel at Bay Coast Railroad Yard. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this action is 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement with a size standard of $7million. The Produce/Service Code is V119, Other Cargo and Freight Services. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION AND SUMBISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may email questions regarding this notice to the issuing office at: [email protected].