38--Notice of Intent to Issue a Single Source Award

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires the procurement of half-ton rip rap boulders, smaller quarry materials such as river run and road base rock, and the rental of a grader for levee repair at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The timely repair of the dike is critical to prevent potential failure during the winter of 2006, which could cause significant damage to refuge facilities. Kernen Construction is identified as the sole supplier of half-ton rip rap in Humboldt County, leading the Service to intend a sole source award for this requirement. This contracting action will be awarded without full and open competition, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, due to the unique availability of the required materials from a single source. The notice serves as a formal intent to issue the award to Kernen Construction and is not a solicitation for competitive bids. The procurement is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Contracting and General Services Division in Portland, Oregon, under the oversight of the Department of the Interior.