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D -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Y2K PURCHASE ORDER TO SCIPAR INC. SOL 99SQ308700 DUE 082399 POC Paula Cerda, (702) 293-8463 or FAX (702) 293-8050 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, pcerda@lc.usbr.gov. Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Scipar Inc., 26 West Spring Street, Buffalo, New York. This acquisition shall be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is for Y2K testing of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the Headgate Rock powerplant, Parker, Arizona 85433. The SCADA system was designed and installed by Scipar Inc., the software can only be obtained from Scipar Inc. There are 3 phases to complete for compliance. Phase 1 Y2K test the spillway gate control feature and any other SCADA features, Phase 2 Y2K test the remaining features of the Headgate Rock powerplant SCADA system, Phase 3 Y2K test Headgate Rock's distribution system; substation, RTUs and radio communication if applicable. The system operates the spillway gates and generating units based upon the daily water releases, while maintaining a constant reservoir elevation. The hardware involves a master station consisting of four independent computer systems. Phase 2 & 3 may be implemented after phase 1 is completed. The point of contact for this acquisition is Ms. Paula Cerda, Contract Specialist; telephone (702) 293-8563 fax number (702) 293-8050. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN367273). (0224)

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