R -- Database Management and Dispatcher

The Forest Service intends to award a contract for database management and emergency dispatching on a part-time basis. Work includes resolving discrepancies in Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS); Initial Attack Dispatcher and Expanded Dispatch Supervisor. The Forest Service intends to issue a sole-source award to the only known local source who can meet the current need. Linda McMahon is the only known source readily available to the Shasta Trinity NF with the required training, certifications and expertise to analyze and manage the IQCS and is a fully qualified emergency Dispatcher. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.