--U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, intends to award a sole source contract under authority of FAR 6.302-1 to Idaho Department Parks and Recreation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, plans to award a sole source contract for the procurement of unleaded fuel for the Dworshak Reservoir in Ahsahka, Idaho, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12. This contract will be awarded directly to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, as it is determined that only this responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The contract falls under the NAICS code 424710, which covers fuel and petroleum product merchant wholesalers. No request for quotation will be issued based on this Notice of Intent, and comments regarding the procurement must be submitted in writing by 1:00 PM on December 1, 2006. The procurement is managed by the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla, located in Walla Walla, Washington. All inquiries and comments can be directed via fax or email to the designated contact provided by the agency. This streamlined procurement approach is designed to efficiently secure the necessary commercial service directly from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.