Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California, plans to procure quarterly testing services for three vadose zone monitoring wells using the neutron probe method. This testing will be conducted at the Yermo Industrial Waste Treatment Plant in Barstow. The contract requires certified and qualified personnel to operate the neutron probe, which measures soil moisture, and these individuals must be willing to travel to the specified site. Although this notice serves as an intent to sole source the contract to WorleyParsons Komex, the government invites interested and qualified parties to express their interest and submit proposals within five days of the notice's publication. This announcement is not a competitive solicitation, and the government reserves the right to decide whether to pursue competitive procurement based on responses received. Offers can be submitted via fax or email, with an anticipated contract award date of February 25, 2008. The primary purpose of gathering information through this notice is to determine the best acquisition method, while providing transparency in the procurement process. The Department of Defense is overseeing this procurement through the Commanding Officer’s office at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow.