Z--NOTICE OF INTENT

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on any responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. The National Park Service, Alaska Region intends to negotiate and award, on a sole-source basis, to Ronald Sheetz, Martinsburg, WV, 25401-0449. Award will be made under the authority and guidance of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The National Park Service, Alaska Region will award a purchase order to Ronald Sheetz as a sole-source to satisfy the requirement to recondition and preserve using highly specialized preservation techniques of several totem poles (historical artifacts) standing along the Sitka National Historical Park totem walk in Sitka, Alaska. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested businesses may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort in writing to Tamela Perry via email ([email protected]). The solicitation number shall be referenced in the subject line of the email. Response must be received in writing no later than July 5, 2013, 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time (oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice).