Unique Trip planning mobile application

The Forest Service, under authority of the FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order to Five Talent Software Inc., for Trip planning Visitor Center Kiosks Code development for regional application expansion. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected has developed this product previously within Region 6. This particular contractor has created this unique trip planning mobile application that only they distribute and maintain. They are working on expanding this application for Regional functionality. They are the only vendor that can install compatible kiosks and associated software for functionality. This product was created by this developer and is not available through any other service. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believe they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurement's. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to Kirsten Donelson via email to [email protected] no later than 11:59 am PST 10 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.