R--Fire management program advisory services

Notice of Intent to Award The proposed action is for supplies for which the Government intends to award a contract using SAP and commercial item procedures as set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 to Hamilton and Hamilton Consulting. This is being awarded due to the vendors' extensive knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience of this specific field, which market research has failed to determine competition. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the closing date, June 10, 2008, will be considered by the Government. A determination to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government desires the following items: - Facilitate Quarterly Wildland Fire Leadership Council Meetings - Review Wildland Fire Leadership Council proceedings and notes: - Conduct reviews of reports, publications, activities and studies. Based on review lead discussions among federal and nonfederal officials. Prepare oral briefings, presentations, memos, reports and briefing papers. Prepare additional briefings or materials DAS-BMWF or Director OWFC. - Facilitate presentation of requested material for members of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council. Work with WFLC members to design, develop and conduct fire management workshops. Prepare recommendations and directions for interagency wildland fire management policies and procedures. Serve as a member of task forces and committees to work on projects assigned by the Secretary of the Interior All responses are due to the Contract Specialist by 12 noon June 10, 2008. Government Office Designated for Receipt of Bids Charles R. HicksContract Specialist 1849 C Street NWMS-1324Washington, DC 20240Fax: [email protected]