Procurement of Emergency/HAZMAT Response Services.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office (YAO), Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP), Yuma, Arizona, 85364, intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Rural/Metro, 660 E 18th Place, Yuma Arizona, for fire protection and HAZMAT services. Competition is restricted to only one source due to exclusive service by Rural/Metro and their ability to respond within the required 30 minute response time. Services required include: 24 hour first response team capabilities for chemical releases, and 24 hour fire protections services for all YAO facilities and structures. Total square feet to be maintained is 258,490. This procurement will be awarded using FAR Part 13 procedures with an intended service period of one year beginning August 19, 2009. Anticipated award date is August 19, 2009. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and a solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 7 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received may stand and the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Rural/Metro. Responses to this notice are to be faxed to Crystal Jacobsen, Contract Specialist, at 928-343-8568.