70 -- SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS

Notice Date

January 26, 2001

Contracting Office

Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

ZIP Code

80225

Solicitation Number

01SQ810003

Response Due

February 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Ann Capron by Fax at 303 445-2429

E-Mail Address

Acquisition Operations Group (ZZ8d7810@DO.USBR.GOV)

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Roy Walters at NIWA (USA) Inc. in Groton CT. to acquire for technical assistance on the paleoflood studies being conducted for Folsom Dam utilizing proprietary software, TRIMR2D, developed by Dr. Roy Walters. Task 1 will be to assist in conducting flow simulation analysis of four study reaches in the western Sierra Nevada, California. Task 2 will be to assist in preparing a technical report describing the studies. Task 3 will be to provide assistance during the technical peer review of the studies. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The proposed action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms that recognize and can provide the required items described above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Firms believing they can provide similar required items must provide supporting evidence that they can meet the Government's needs. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 5 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will only be accepted by FAX at (303) 445-6345, Attention: Ann Capron.

Web Link

AAMS (http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010130/70SOL003.HTM (W-026 SN50C053)