NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FRAISES Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the National Park Service in Yorktown, Virginia intends to negotiate and award a sole source Purchase Order under the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) to Custom Precast Inc. for the purchase of approximately 150 concrete fraises. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made to prevent the substantial duplication of cost to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Custom Precast Inc. designed and created a unique mold that has been used int the past to fabricate the fraises. Fraises were used in the 17th century to fortify earthworks by creating a sharp, wooden barrier to protect against attacking troops. The use of these 20th century reproductions recreates historic scenes and helps visitors better understand the events that occurred at Yorktown. Therefore, in accordance with authority 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented in FAR 6.302.1, the government intends to enter into negotiations with Custom Precast Inc. within thirty days after publication of this notice. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. For more information or questions, please respond in writing to the above address Attn: Laura Etheridge, or fax to (757)898-6346. Posted 07/09/99 (W-SN352371).

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