NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, Portland, Oregon intends to award a sole source fixed price purchase order to Pape' Machinery, Inc., Kelso, Washington under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Completion procedures. This acquisition is to support a one-time required service for heavy equipment for the Willapa National Wildlife Complex, Cathlamet, Washinton. Pape' Machinery is the only know source physically located near the Refuge Complex (local communiting area). The vendor is an authorized dealer providing all specialized Caterpillar and John Deer repairs and maintenance for a Caterpillar Cat D4H and John Deere 450C front loader. The vendor provides warranty work and servicing using original equipment manufacturer parts in accordance with current industry standards. This vendor has demonstrated the ability to provide these services. This is not a request for quotes and no written solicitation will be issued. Nevertheless, any firm that is capable of meeting the requirements described herein may submit a response not later than close of business on 7/9/10. Response to this posting must be submitted in writing via email. Any questions or comments should be directed to Linda Askew at [email protected] NAICS 423810