FAR 19.1506 Women-Owned Small Business Program sole source awards:

The acquisition is assigned a NAICS code 531110 in which SBA has determined that WOSB concerns are underrepresented in Federal procurement; OREGON PREMIER LOCATIONS is listed as a WOSB in SAM/FPDS and is a responsible contractor with respect to performance and the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. Procurement to be made pursuant to the Small Business Act 15 U.S.C. 637(a) and in accordance with FAR 19.1506.

ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE: FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, COs may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source to be reasonably available.

NAICS Code: 531110

The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the FAR 19.1506 and FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1), intends to issue a firm fixed price, WOSB sole source purchase order to OREGON PREMIER LOCATIONS for rental units.

Vendor has held BPAs AG43ZPB170007, AG344VB170009, & 1243ZP19A0003. The Government has high confidence that the Offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention.

Requirement: Four (4) fully furnished 2-bedroom 2- full bath apartments for temporary duty Forest Service personnel supporting missions at USDA FS – Savannah River. Facilities Units must be located within 50 miles of the Savannah River Forest Station, 1 mile inside Barricade, New Ellenton, SC 29809.

NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because of their experience within this field and have the necessary skills to adequately provide these services. Contractor selected also has explicit and intimate knowledge of the specific project for which those services are required. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to david.easter@usda.gov no later than 11:59 am CST 5 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.