R--Project Management Guidelines

SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 for consulting services. The Dam Safety Project Management Guidelines are being revised to enhance the project management process for dam safety projects in accordance with the recommendations from Reclamation's Managing for Excellence initiative. The revised Dam Safety Project Management Guidelines are scheduled to be updated by June 2008. The Dam Safety Office, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center has determined that assistance is needed in preparing the updates to the Project Management Guidelines which should be prepared by someone who has a thorough knowledge of the policies and technical issues as well as Reclamation's Dam Safety decision-making process. Under the authority of FAR Subpart 19.5, Set Asides for Small Business acquisitions for supplies or services with an anticipated dollar value within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold are automatically reserved exclusively for small business concerns and shall be set aside for small business. DURATION: Delivery of services shall be no later than June 15, 2008. All quotations received by the close of business on January 15, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this award is based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions, please contact Emma Velasquez, Contract Specialist at [email protected] or phone 303-445-2428.