Exhibit Construction/Fabrication Management Services for the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument Visitor Center, Honolulu, HI.

The National Park Service intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Aldrich/Pears Associates, Ltd, (APA) for Construction Management Services to provide oversight, coordination, submittal review, on-site inspections and responses to requests for information or clarification, and other associated tasks during the fabrication of exhibits being performed under separate contract for the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument Visitor Center (formerly known as USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center). APA has been determined as the only firm uniquely qualified to perform this work under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 (only one responsible source will satisfy the agency's requirements). As the professional exhibit designers for the design and specifications of the project, APA has the specialized experience, technical knowledge, and competence to complete the design work needed and to provide consultation and oversight during the fabrication and installation phase. The review and response time by NPS is of the utmost importance as the time schedule for fabrication and installation is extremely tight. This high profile project must be installed and operational for the grand opening of the new Visitor Center in December 2010. The exhibit designers participation in contract administration is a critical component to ensuring a smooth fabrication phase and to achieve seamless completion and installation of the products. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible firms may submit a letter of interest and statement of capability/qualifications by the closing date of this notice which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.