76--Notice of intent to negotiate on sole source basis.

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with LRP Publications, 747 Dresher road, Horsham, PA 19044-0980 to acquire a one-year subscription to CyberFEDS' Automated Human Resources (HR) Research Analytical Tool. The proposed action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (for simplified acquisition). The reason justifying this sole source procurement is that the Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies/services that will satisfy the agency requirements. Any firm that believes it can furnish the items described above is encouraged to give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished, in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. All responses received within 7 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires will only be accepted by FAX at +1 (555) 000-0000, Attention: John Collins. Responses should include the firm's Business size [e.g. small business, other than small business] in accordance with the size standard: $21.0 million for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 518111.