Communication Equipment Repair and Routine Maintenance

Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with the State of Utah, Department of Technology Services (UDTS). UDTS will provide routine and emergency maintenance for NOAA-owned weather radio transmitters located at Frisco Peak, Logan Peak, Asphalt Ridge, Utah Hill, Bald Mesa, and Barney Top, UT. The National Weather Service (NWS) transmit continuous weather broadcasts in these area. These broadcasts areas are tailored to weather information needs of people within the listening area. These radio sites are at very remote locations throughout the State of Utah. The UDTS provide maintenance on a regular and emergency basis since it's the only known source that possesses both expertise and maintenance personnel at these remote locations. In addition, UDTS also provides tower space on towers for NWS-owned transmitter system. Finally, UDTS possesses radio technicians with specific training on the NWS transmitter systems. The authority for proposed acquisitionis FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satify agency needs. The period of performance is for one year from date of award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. **** The Westren Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registey (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http//www.ccr.gov . In order to register with CCR and be eligible to receive an award from this Acquisition Office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUN). A DUN number may be acquried free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on line at www.dnb/eupdate of by phone at (800) 333-0505