91 -- TECO PEOPLES GAS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: The Federal Detention Center, Miami, Florida, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement to provide for the DELIVERY ONLY of natural gas. This acquisition does not include the purchase of the natural gas. The Government intends to contract this procurement with TECO Peoples Gas, 701 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $70,000. This is not a request for quotes and there is no solicitation available. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Any responses received as a result of this notice of intent shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as either proposals, bids or quotes. Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size, and a statement regarding capability to provide the specified procurement. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein at a cost significantly more advantageous than the contractor named. All responses received within seven calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officers. All responses must be addressed in writing to ATTN: James Winds, Inventory Management Specialist, Federal Detention Center, 33NE 4th Street, Miami, FL 33132; Facsimile number (305) 982-1247. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.