78 -- SUpply Hyd-a-meal bear proof containers

1. Coronado National Forest, Tucson, Arizona, intends to purchase the following Hyd-a-meal 230 bear-proof food storage locker, 30cu ft, item HM230, 6 Hyd-a-bag Mini 1 Trash container with bear proof latch, 32 gal, item HB1G-P, Hyd-a-bag Mini 2 Trash container with bear proof latch, 60 gal, item HB2H-P. 2. This purchase is to be made under authority of FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 3. As, such, this notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be determined by the Government. 4. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this Special Notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 5. Fax all inquiries or responses to Mark Hostetler at 520-670-4532.