B -- Holden Mine Site Cleanup, Technical Document Review

The USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is planning to negotiate and award a single source follow-on contract to Hart Crowser, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, for engineering services and technical document review related to the Holden Mine Cleanup Project. This project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Washington State Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The contract will cover a base year plus four option years, with a total value not exceeding $500,000. The work leverages Hart Crowser's extensive experience, approximately ten years, in overseeing and analyzing submissions from responsible parties, and their familiarity with the site and project stage ensures significant benefits to both the government and the public. The original contract was awarded through a competitive process, and this follow-on contract falls under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. The contract relates to technical document review for environmental cleanup and is classified under NAICS Code 541620. There will be no new solicitation posted as this is a sole-source follow-on award to the incumbent. Questions related to this notice were directed to the contracting officer, Lois K. Tate, with communications to be sent by a specified deadline in 2007. The contract supports the ongoing environmental remediation efforts at the Holden Mine site and aligns with federal and state environmental regulations, emphasizing continuity and specialized expertise in the review process to ensure effective site cleanup.