S -- Water, Sewer, and Flood Control Services

It is the intent of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, Acquisition & Grants Office, to negotiate on a sole source basis with the City of Boulder for the award of a contract to provide one year of water, sewer and flood control in conformity with all applicable laws, rules, codes, industry standards, permits, and regulations, promulgated by any and all governmental authorities having jurisdiction to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. The annual water usage under the contract is estimated at 30,000,000 gallons. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, firms that believe they can provide this equipment and meet the Government?s essential requirements may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such capabilities/qualifications 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 compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. All capabilities/qualifications must included detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet the stated requirements. Interested parties must address each of the mandatory requirements listed in sufficient detail to permit agency analysis to establish a bone fide capability to meet requirements. Failure to submit documentation will result in the agency proceeding as stated above. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.