The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office (YAO), Yuma, Arizona, 85364, intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis as provided under FAR 6.302-1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements with Imperial Irrigation District, 333 E. Barioni Blvd, Imperial, CA 92251. The requirement is for procurement of electrical power for the operation of the YAO water wells and the Water Storage Reservoir facilities located in the Imperial Valley. The Imperial Irrigation District is the only supplier of electrical power within the Imperial Valley. Operation of the YAO water wells and the Water Storage Reservoir is required to meet Reclamation's obligations to deliver and store water for various water districts and Mexico. Not operating these facilities would result in reduced water savings and violation of Minute 242 of the 1944 Treaty with Mexico. Reclamation would also be in violation of numerous water contracts with the various water districts and state agencies. The NAICS Code for this action is 21122 Electric Power Distribution with a Small Business Size Standard of 4 million megawatt hours. This procurement will be awarded using FAR Part 41, Acquisition of Utility Services, Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items with an intended performance period of one year. Anticipated award date is December 31, 2012. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The contract award information will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fedbizopps.gov. The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be made available for public inspection as required by FAR 6.305. Questions and capability statements may be submitted to Jacqueline Carrera, Contract Specialist, YAO-3100, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364, Facsimile (928) 343-8568, or via email at
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