20--Electric Fish Pumping System

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a requirement at the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery in Warren, PA, to move fish from raceways over variable distances, then up 12 feet to get them into fish distribution trucks. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Magic Valley Heli-Arc & Mfg., Inc. of Twin Falls, Idaho, for the purchase of one Aqua-Life BioStream Model BP60 Electric Fish Pumping System with remote control, dewatering box w/removable dewatering rack, and suction tube assembly with slide gate. Market research conducted showed this equipment to be the uniquely suited to the task needed. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with this requirement listed. Responses are due no later than August 31, 2012, at 5:00 pm EST. Responses can be sent to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The NAICS code is 333911.