U -- Sole Source Notice - Instrument Instructor Services, Cedar City, UT

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Gene Graham, located in Parowan, Utah, for instrument instructor services at the WS Aviation Operations Training Center in Cedar City, Utah. This contract is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and involves the use of a specialized instrument flight simulator to enhance pilot safety and multitasking skills during Wildlife Services aerial missions. Given the specialized nature of the training and the need for an instructor with extensive experience and familiarity with WS mission profiles, the contractor's expertise is crucial to effectively link instrument flight training with operational aviation safety measures. This simplified acquisition has an estimated value of less than $10,000 and is valid through September 30, 2005. The notice serves informational purposes only, and no formal solicitation will be issued. The contract falls under the NAICS code 611512, related to flight training services, emphasizing the focused scope and tailored nature of the procurement to meet specific operational training requirements.