Western Shelter Repair and Replacement Parts

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, Western Shelter, 815 Conger St., Eugene, Oregon, 97402, for Repair and Replacement Parts for military grade modular tents used by the entire fire community during support of national disasters. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s requirement is Western Shelter.

A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $159,017.87. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).

The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 314910, Textile Bag and Canvas Mill applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action 140L3724Q0094. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered.

If no affirmative responses are received by May 23rd, 2024 at 5pm Eastern to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Western Shelter for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Casey Gean Boyd at cmboyd@blm.gov.