Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Annual Service Maintenance on Automated Weather Stations

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83646 intends to award a sole source contract to Forest Technology Systems LTD Company, 1065 Henry Eng Place, Victoria, BC, V9B 6-B2 for annual and emergency maintenance of remote weather sensing stations. These stations consist of model G5/F6 fixed site, QD, and QD II systems and are located throughout the continental United States with the majority of the stations in WA, OR, ID, NV, MT, UT, CO, CA, AZ, NM, ND, SD, WI, MI, and FL. This extensive network of RAWS locations requires annual maintenance, parts upgrades and emergency repairs to support improving technology and higher quality weather data for Wildland firefighter and public safety. The BIA intends to award a base year and one option year. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. Parties interested in participating in any follow-on procurement for these supplies and services should contact Michelle Cruz Salum at [email protected] (208) 387-5566.