Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source

Project ID: DOIPFBO260012 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	NPS Pacific West Region
Deadline	03/16/26
Posted	03/05/26
Estimated Value	$16,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
PSC	N099 - Installation Of Equipment- Miscellaneous
Location	Ashford, WA USA

Description

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The US Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), in Ashford, WA, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Lewis County Public Utilities Disrtict (PUD) #1 for connecting fiber optic cable interconnects at their facilities in the Washington State Department of Transportation Right-of-way (ROW). Please see the attached Single Source Justification form for further detail. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Hal Hoversten, email: hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email. This notice will close on: 03/15/2026 at 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The US Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), located in Ashford, WA, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Lewis County Public Utilities District (PUD) #1. The purpose of this contract is to connect fiber optic cable interconnects at their facilities within the Washington State Department of Transportation Right-of-way (ROW). This initiative aims to enhance broadband internet access through PUD's fiber network. Work Details The contract involves fiber optic construction work required to connect existing PUD-owned fiber to existing NPS-owned fiber at the park boundary at two locations. This work is essential for gaining future access to broadband internet service providers via PUD's infrastructure. All construction, splicing, and integration work on PUD-owned facilities must be performed by PUD personnel or contractors under its control, as they are the sole entity that owns and maintains the necessary fiber infrastructure. No other vendor can legally or technically perform the required work due to restricted access to the utility's infrastructure. Attempting to compete this requirement would lead to unacceptable delays and additional costs. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed in Ashford, WA, specifically at two locations along the park boundary where PUD-owned and NPS-owned fibers meet.

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