n--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of the Interior has identified a requirement to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Third Power Plant within the Grand Coulee Project in Grand Coulee, Washington. The government plans to award this contract as a sole source to Siemens Industry, based in Issaquah, Washington, under an existing GSA contract. Although this announcement signals the intent to proceed without competition, other firms that believe they can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer, accompanied by detailed supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the stated needs. However, the award process will not be delayed to accommodate new contractors. This contract opportunity is associated with NAICS code 334290, which pertains to other communications equipment manufacturing. The solicitation number for this procurement is R14PS00849, and it was posted on August 1, 2014. The contracting activity is managed through the Denver Federal Center in Colorado, affiliated with the Department of the Interior. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, it provides a formal opportunity for interested firms to present their qualifications before the sole source award is finalized.