Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract with OMD for O&M

This notice is published for informational purposes only and not as a request for competitive quotations. The USDA Forest Service (FS), Springfield, OR intends to award a sole source contract, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, to Oregon Military Department. USDA-Forest Service Willamette National Forest and State of Oregon-Oregon Military Department (OMD) are co-located in the Lane County Armed Forces Reserve Center at 3106 Pierce Parkway, Springfield, OR. This contract action specifically provides a method of payment to the OMD for the FS share of the facility Operating and Maintenance (O & M) cost. The costs include utility bills, facility maintenance, supplies, grounds maintenance and custodial work. As the owner of the site and largest shareholder in the building, OMD will receive all bills. It is not possible to have bills sent separately to the individual tenants. The sole source action was originally approved through a Determination and Finding (D&F) that the Economy Act was the appropriate instrument to procure the facility. The Department of Defense (DoD) was our partner in the acquisition, but once the facility was accepted, it was deeded to the State Military Department to manage; therefore, since the Economy Act does not apply to the State, the FS must use a different instrument to reimburse the OMD for O & M expenses. This requirement will be classified under NAICS 561210. No solicitation document is available. Interested persons may respond to the requirement by 4:00 pm Pacific Time, August 24, 2011. The government will evaluate responses to determine if a competitive solicitation is appropriate for future acquisitions.