RECOVERY: LIBRARY BOOKS

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CENTRAL PROGRAMS, INC., D/B/A GUMDROP BOOKS. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD (FAR 5.101 & 5.207 (14), Section 6.4 ARRA)-The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed price purchase order to Central Programs, Inc., D/B/A Gumdrop Books for library books, NAICS 511130, and proposed contract number A11PX90427. The total value of this intended award is less than the simplified acquisition threshold. Price quotes are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be posted. This procurement will be awarded pursuant to simplified acquisition procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition authorized by FAR 1.703, FAR 6.302-1, FAR 12.207(a), and Sections 6.1(2) and 6.4 of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act . Receipt of award is contingent on the recipient's meeting the requirements to report pursuant to Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This notice is neither a request for proposals, nor a solicitation for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing via facsimile to (505)563-3019 or email to [email protected] by noon (MST) May 30, 2011.