S -- Utilities

***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Mountain Region Acquisition Division, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Oklahoma, for the purchase of electricity, water and gas services for a 12-month period. ***The sole source determination is based on the NOAA Radar Operations Center's requirement for the purchase of electricity, water and gas services for leased space located at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. The service will be provided at the North/Adair facility, PTF shelter, and NWRT/88D. The buildings and land are owned by the University of Oklahoma and all electricity, water and gas services must be provided by the University of Oklahoma in accordance with the terms of the lease. ***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.