SOLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT - AERIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SURVEY

As required by FAR 13.501, a sole source determination has been prepared to document the facts and rationale to support the determination that only one source is available to provide the agency's requirement. The supporting data has been prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation technical personnel. Description of the services: The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award to Aero-Metric, Inc, a purchase order for the services of an aerial photogrammetric survey of the Bighorn River in Montana starting June 26th, 2011. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the scope of required services. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Any responses/inquiries received within 3 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice may be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, if the need arises. Responses to this notice shall be mailed, emailed or faxed to: Bureau of Reclamation, GP-5000, Arlene Dawson, 316 No. 26th St., Billings MT 59107, FAX 406-247-7798. Email to [email protected]. Responses should include the firm's DUNS number and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms shall identify themselves as either small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the size standard for NAICS code 541922 which is $7 million. This notice may represent the only official notice of such a solicitation. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government.