B--PIT tag detection system.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Cascades Area Office intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Biomark Inc under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The proposed vendor will be responsible to ensure that the PIT tag detection system installed at Cle Elum Dam in 2005 is functioning as intended and to train Reclamation personnel in proper O&M procedures. This is part of the Yakima Dams Fish Passage Feasibility Study. Tasks will include checking, monitoring, and adjusting system components, training of Reclamation personnel, responding to emergency situations, etc. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms believing they can provide similar supplies must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the stated requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received within 5 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on 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. Inquiries will be accepted by Fax at (509) 454-5615, Attention: Connie Morgan, or by email at [email protected] Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms should identify business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS code 921190. This notice may represent the only official notice of such a solicitation.