51--Special Notice

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire 214 each "troop smokejumper kits with sheaths. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is Dragon Slayers, Inc., 8455 Trasure Rock Road, Nehalem, OR 97131-9606 who owns the rights to these items. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This kit is the only smokejumpers toolkit meeting the BLM requirements for fitting the safety configuration and all testing requirements of the BLM Smokejumper program. The estimated value of this simplified acquisition is less than $100,000.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). This requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 421850 and SIC code 5180 apply. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item #RAQ052014. However, they must provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost including R&D requirements and full technical certifications and testing. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by March 10, 2005 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Dragon Slayers, Inc. for the requirements stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Patrick Lorton at 208-387-5717 or faxed to 208-387-5574.