70--Notice of Intent to Negotiate on a Sole Source Basis

The Bureau of Reclamation plans to award a sole source contract to SCIPAR, Inc., located in Buffalo, New York, for upgrading computer hardware associated with their proprietary Supervisory and Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at Headgate Rock Dam. The decision to pursue a single award is driven by the necessity to ensure that all upgraded or new equipment remains fully compatible with SCIPAR's proprietary software, which is critical for the system’s operation. This contract notice is primarily informational, and the agency encourages responses or inquiries within five days of publication, with communications accepted only via fax to a specified contact. This sole source contract is intended to streamline the procurement process for the specialized hardware upgrade, maintaining system integrity and operational continuity at the dam. The acquisition process reflects the Department of the Interior’s Denver Federal Center's oversight, highlighting the importance of maintaining compatibility with existing SCADA software to avoid integration challenges. Interested parties must submit inquiries promptly given the brief response window.