The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Atlanta, Georgia, intends to award a sole source contract with FTS Forest Technology Systems Ltd., Victoria, BC. This acquisition is required to replace worn and outdated equipment and parts with compatible dataloggers and water level sensors to existing equipment. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334519, size standard 500 employees. There is no solicitation. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1. This requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. Forest Technology Systems Ltd is the only entity that provides the compatible equipment needed. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION OR A FORMAL SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the e-mail address stated herein, Attn: Laura Lee Sandberg. Inquiries to this notice must be received by 3:00 pm EST on August 12, 2011. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code, telephone number and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Inquiries can be e-mailed to
[email protected]. As a result of evaluating responses to this letter of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement