F--NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ON RECLAMATION LANDS

The Bureau of Reclamation's Snake River Area Office in Burley, Idaho, plans to enter into a non-competitive contract with the Minidoka County Weed Department for the purpose of controlling noxious weeds on Bureau of Reclamation lands located in Minidoka County. The decision to negotiate directly with this county department is based on FAR 6.001(a) authority and FAR Part 13 procedures, citing the Minidoka County Weed Department’s unique qualifications, skills, expertise, and knowledge that enable them to efficiently and cost-effectively manage weed control on Reclamation lands. Although this contract is intended to be non-competitive, the Bureau has invited other interested parties to submit their capabilities or proposals by the specified deadline, with all submissions considered in determining whether a competitive process will be warranted. The solicitation for this work was posted on April 29, 2004, under the title "F--NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ON RECLAMATION LANDS," issued by the Denver Federal Center of the Department of the Interior. Potential respondents were directed to submit inquiries or proposals by fax or email to the listed government contact, with phone inquiries explicitly not accepted. The contract aligns with NAICS code 561730, which pertains to landscape and horticultural services, underscoring the specialized nature of the work. The government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition depending on the information received.