SAM #140L6426Q0027

Sole Source Award for Installation of Advanced Composting Systems Composting Toilet Facilities at Arizona Trailheads

This opportunity involves a sole source contract award by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona offices for the installation of a prefabricated composting toilet facility at White Pocket Trailhead and Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. - Sole source contract to Advanced Composting Systems (ACS), the manufacturer and only qualified installer - Products involved: - ACS Model GC1F1TH Grand Canyon Single Stall Composting Toilet Building (White Pocket Trailhead) - Phoenix composting toilet system (Vermillion Cliffs National Monument) - Services include: - Specialized transport, on-site assembly, system integration, commissioning, and live operations and maintenance training - Installation of solar, water collection, electrical, and computer systems integrated into the prefabricated structure - Government will provide limited site preparation materials (gravel) and assist with staged transport - Estimated contract value is $46,600 - NAICS code: 321992 - Not open for competitive quotes, but capability statements may be submitted by interested parties - Period of performance not specified

Technical and Commercial Details: - ACS is the only vendor identified due to proprietary technology and specialized equipment - The contract covers both product delivery and installation/integration services - No specific purchase quantities beyond the single building/facility per site - Opportunity is for installation and commissioning of donated equipment - Potential competitors would need to offer similar proprietary composting toilet systems and installation capabilities

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR BLM AZ for White Pocket Trailhead Composting Toilet Installation to Advanced Composting Systems. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.The Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office, intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements to:Advanced Composting System195 Meadows RdWhitefish, MT 59937The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 321992, with a size standard of 500 employees. The requirement covers the vendor¿s specialized transport, on site assembly, system integration, commissioning, and live O&M training for a prefabricated composting toilet building (ACS Model GC1F1TH ¿ Grand Canyon Single Stall), donated to BLM by the Foundation for America¿s Public Lands (FAPL). The Government will furnish limited site prep materials (gravel) and assist with staged transport to the remote worksite; the contractor will perform installation, testing, and training to deliver a fully operational system.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: rachel_henriques@ios.doi.gov.

View original listing