12--MARSH MASTER II

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with Coast Machinery, Inc. for the purchase of a MARSH MASTER II Amphibious Track Vehicle, plus an Overhead Aluminum Screen Basket and customized tandem-axle, tilt trailer with electric brakes for the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, Hackberry, Louisiana. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 4l U.S.C.(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1,(b)(I), this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. Coast Machinery, Inc. is the only known company who can supply the amphibious track vehicle with fire suppression system. This is a patented system developed to fill a niche requirement for relatively lightweight amphibious utility vehicles that could traverse bayous and sloughs with minimum damage. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the address or facsimile number stated herein, Attn: Janice McNeill. Responses to this notice must be received by 31 Mar 03. If no response is received, an award will be made to Coast Machinery, Inc. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (404) 679-4057.