Synopsis:  The US Forest Service intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Rock n Rescue LLC for 220 WBBH-HR4 Rappel Harnesses. The rappel harness used in the Forest Service Rappel Program is specific to design and manufacture under the policy document (Forest Service National Rappel Operations Guide) and only through a letter authorizing a variance can other harnesses be considered.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  No solicitations documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored.  However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service, to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist within (7) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis.  Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements.  Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist, Forest Service Contracting, 3833 S. Development Ave, Boise ID, 83705, via fax to (208) 387-5398 or via e-mail to [email protected].  Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  If no responses are received, the Forest Service will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Rock n Rescue LLC.