N--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Lewis County Public Utilities District (PUD) #1 for fiber optic cable interconnects. This is a Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source, not a request for competitive proposals. The estimated cost for this project is $16,000.00.
Scope of Work
The contract involves connecting existing PUD-owned fiber optic cable to NPS-owned fiber at a park boundary. This connection will provide Mount Rainier National Park with access to broadband internet service providers. The work will be performed at PUD facilities within the Washington State Department of Transportation Right-of-way (ROW).
Contract & Justification
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (Sole Source)
- Authority: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases under $350,000.
- Sole Source Rationale: Lewis County PUD #1 is the sole entity that owns and maintains the necessary fiber infrastructure. Due to restricted access, only PUD personnel or their authorized contractors can legally and technically perform the required work. Market research confirmed no other sources could execute this work.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Estimated Value: $16,000.00
Response & Timeline
- Purpose of Notice: To determine if competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Response Deadline: Interested parties must identify their capabilities within ten (10) calendar days of the notice's publication (published March 5, 2026), specifically by March 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Submission Requirement: Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be beneficial.
- Published: March 5, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Hal Hoversten via email at hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov. Reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.