The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is issuing this special notice to inform industry of the intent to solicit and negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) with Avista, 1411 E. Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202-1902.

This requirement is for a ten year electric utility service contract for Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit (HMU), located at Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Estimated contract amount $32,690. Anticipated award date is on or around August 12, 2010.

ADMIN INFO: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221122. In order for contractors to conduct business with the Department of Defense, the contractor must provide registration information to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Contractors can access the CCR for free at http://www.ccr.gov. For contracting opportunities, visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) site, www.fbo.gov. This synopsis is not a request for bids or proposals, but a notice of intent to solicit and negotiate solely one source. Solicitation No. W912EF-10-R-0035.

A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1, this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304.

All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to this facsimile number (509) 527-7802 or e-mail [email protected], Attn: Rhonda Long. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition for this requirement.

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