S -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Steam Utilities

The USDA Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Wisconsin for the provision of steam utilities to support the Laboratory's building complex adjacent to the university campus. The contract will begin on October 1, 2005, and will extend for a duration of ten years, concluding on September 30, 2015. This arrangement ensures a steady supply of steam necessary for the operations of the Laboratory throughout the contract period. This notice serves solely as an intention to award and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. The contract falls under the NAICS code 221330, which relates to steam and air conditioning supply. The awarding agency is the Department of Agriculture's Forest Products Laboratory office based in Madison, WI. For further information, the designated contract specialist is John M Belovsky, who can be contacted via email or phone. The contract emphasizes a direct and exclusive partnership with the University of Wisconsin, reflecting a focused and long-term utility service commitment.