Intent to Sole Source Propane Mount Rainier NP

This requirement is conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1. This is a notice of intent to award a sole/single source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply as described below. Interested parties must provide rationale as to why they should be considered.

All interested firms must respond to this synopsis by November 25, 1300 Pacific Local Time to John Flatt, Contracting Officer by email at john_flatt@nps.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. National Park Service intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order with Thompson Gas LLC 5260 Westview DR STE 200 Frederick, Maryland 21703-8512 . The NAICS code(s) is/are:

324110 Petroleum Refineries. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, John Flatt at john_flatt@nps.gov within 10 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.