--Class I Electric Forklift (open market items)

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Management, Acquisition Management Division; Acquisition Operations Branch is responsible for this procurement. This synopsis is to announce the Governments intent to award a competitive fixed price delivery order for a class I electric forklift model 7BEU15 to Toyota Northwest Lift against GSA schedule GS-07F-0278W. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agencys requirements of the open market items which are not on GSA Schedule GS-07F-0278W to be awarded at the same time as the forklift. Solicitation E14PS000114 is being issued for this purpose using Simplified Acquisition procedures for these items. This solicitation documents incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Circular 2005-30 and DOI Acquisition Regulations. The anticipated cost for the open market items not included on GSA Schedule GS-07F-00278W is $12,270.12. The anticipated award date is no later than 20 June 2014. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. However, any and all technical data and information received by the point of contact (POC) listed below; by 1700 09 June 2014 will be considered for the purpose of market research by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of Contact (POC): Mr. Keith Smith, DOI BSEE Acquisition Operation Branch, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd, GE-535, New Orleans, LA 70123; phone: 504-736-2615. Questions must be emailed to Mr. Smith at email address: [email protected]. PHONE CALLS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.