42-- Notice of intent to sole source

17 LITCHFIELD PUMP PACKAGE ON DODGE 5500 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 Contracting and General Services Office, on behalf of the Unites States Fish and Wildlife Midwest Fisheries Center in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with BFX Fire Apparatus to provide the following equipment: Type 6 Light Wildland Fire Engine, to be mounted on 2016 Dodge 5500, 4X4 cab and chassis crew cab, minimum 16,001 LBS GVWR BFX is the only manufacturer that puts together a body that is made of a fiberglass blend that is capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures. Along with withstanding the high temperatures, the fiberglass provides a lightweight, strong, corrosion free structure that can hold up to all the tests a wildland fire engine may endure. The configuration that BFX provides is an ¿all encompassing¿ body. This means that the tank, pump, compartments, storage boxes, shelving, etc. are all one unit that is removable from the chassis without disassembly of any compartments, flooring, or other structural components. No other manufacturer does this. Since this design can withstand so much without decay, it will far outlast the chassis it is riding on. And since this unit is easily removable, one would be able to take this unit and move it over to another chassis if the chassis it is on does not perform as expected. This whole body package can fit onto a space no greater than 60¿ from cab to axle, whereas others require an 84¿ spacing. BFX is the only manufacturer that will do a ¿complete¿ build of the package to the chassis. This entails: Installing all of the emergency lighting required (along with wiring and interior control counsel) Applying all of the exterior vinyl striping/lettering/graphics required by USFWS standards Pre-wiring for the chassis required two-way radios (along with antennae) Installing a ¿Do Not Move Apparatus¿ indicator to prevent damage to the equipment if an exterior door is open or ajar Installation of a heavy duty front bumper Installation of a heavy duty winch Installation of under chassis shielding Installation of a heavy duty rear bumper Installation of moveable exterior work lights Installation of step lights that illuminate the chassis cab step area and rear bumper area Installation of chassis interior control switch panel that controls the power and function to the pump/hose reel/emergency lighting/exterior work lights Installation of a Waterax BB-4 pump that is powered by a Kubota model D902 25 hp four cycle diesel engine. This engine¿s fuel line and power supply are directly linked to the chassis fuel storage and power supply. This means that as long as the truck has fuel in its tank, the pump will run. This procurement is a sole source requirement and is not a solicitation or a request for competitive proposal. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 PM CST on August 12, 2016 by sending an email to: Contracting Points of Contact: Jack Skogen Procurement Technician U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 3 Contracting and Facilities Management 5600 American Boulevard, Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 contact@example.gov(The spaces are underscores) Contracting Office Address: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 3 Contracting and Facilities Management 5600 American Boulevard, Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55437-1458