6049 Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Repairs Anaconda JCC

STATEMENT OF NEED Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that can repair 2016 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab. ANACONDA JOB CORPS CENTER is requesting the repair of 2016 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 169" WB 4WD 4D LONG 8-6.4L Gasoline Sequential MPI, which is part of the IAS package. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION Research was conducted online by comparing Body Shops within 100 miles of driving distance. I received Quotes from 2 body shops, but they were not registered in Sam.gov.

Anaconda Job Corps Center is somewhat isolated from nearby body shops. Body shops that are within 100 miles of driving distance. were reached out to and Yates was the only one registered in Sam.gov. The Forest Service intends to award a single source contract to Body shop that is registered in SAM.gov . Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than the close date of this sources sought notice to Gary Durham, Gary.durham@usda.gov via email.

The Government intends to potentially procure these items using those Single Source procedures in FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source if no other vendors are found.

Location Of Service: USDA FOREST SERVICE, ANACONDA JOB CORPS CENTER, 1384 FOSTER CREEK RD, ANACONDA MT 59711. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.