Z--NOTICE OF INTENT

The National Park Service, Alaska Region, plans to award a sole-source contract to Ronald Sheetz of Martinsburg, WV, for the reconditioning and preservation of several historic totem poles located along the Sitka National Historical Park totem walk in Sitka, Alaska. This procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13. The contract aims to utilize highly specialized preservation techniques to maintain these culturally significant artifacts. Although this notice is not a request for proposal, it invites interested parties to submit written information regarding their capabilities and qualifications by July 5, 2013, to help determine if a competitive procurement should be pursued. Responses must be in writing and directed to Tamela Perry via email, with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line. The contract falls under NAICS code 711510, indicating services related to museums, historical sites, and similar cultural preservation activities. The Department of the Interior’s Dsc Contracting Services Division in Denver, CO, is managing this procurement. The Government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with competitive bidding based on the information received in response to this notice. Oral communications are not accepted, ensuring that all submissions are formally documented. The contractor selection focuses on Ronald Sheetz’s specialized expertise in historical artifact preservation, reflecting the unique and technical nature of the work required.