93--Intent to Sole Source for the supply of Caspian Tern and Snowy Plover Decoys.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, intends to procure 500 Caspian Tern and 12 Snowy plover decoys on a single-source basis, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, and under FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures. These decoys will be for use at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Don Edwards NWR) as part of implementing avian social attraction measures in conjunction with the Corps' overall avian management efforts. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, intends to enter into a firm fixed price contract with Mad River Decoys, Waitfield VT. The NAICS code for this procurement is 326291 with a size standard of 500 employees. Please see decoys specifications below: a. Caspian tern decoy (per individual) Body Material - Rotomolded polyethylene with hollow interior Anchoring Method - Decoy base with one hole for plastic plug or wooden dowel Size - Adult Caspian tern (approx. 20 inches from bill tip to tail) Coloration - Adult breeding plumage Body Position - Nesting Posture, as depicted in enclosed photos Paint Type - Suitable for extended outdoor use b. Snowy plover decoy (per pair) Body Material - Rotomolded polyethylene with hollow interior or solid resin cast Anchoring Method - Decoy base with one hole for plastic plug or wooden dowel Size - Adult female and male Snowy plover (approx. 6 inches from bill tip to tail) Coloration - Adult pair in respective male and female breeding plumage Body Position - Nesting Posture, similar to enclosed photos of Caspian terns Paint Type - Suitable for extended outdoor use THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by 19 November 2014, 1:00pm PST, which shall be considered by the agency. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Questions should be directed to Douglas Davis, 509-527-7208; email, [email protected].