Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

B -- SERVICES FOR SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSES TO EVALUATE DAM SAFETY SOL 99SQ810038 DUE 072799 POC D-7810, Fax # 303 445-6345 WEB: AAMS Current Solicitation Listing, http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden. E-MAIL: D-7810, D7810@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of South Wales in Sydney, Australia, to acquire services to evaluate dam safety through piping research -- A base year, starting September 01, 1999, with two additional one-year optional periods for a research program on piping and internal erosion processes in dams will be considered. The continuing research and reports program will build on the results of the previous work. Six areas of study are proposed: (1) Development of concentrated leakage in dams, in embankment, and in foundation; (2) Initiation and continuation of erosion through embankments; (3) Breach mechanisms; (4) Fault tree analysis; (5) Earthquake effects; and (6) Effects of erosion through cracks in dams. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the services that will satisfy the agency requirements. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms that recognize and can provide the required items and services described above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Firms believing they can provide similar required services must provide supporting evidence of their qualifications and skills. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 7 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will only be accepted by FAX at (303) 445-6345, Attention: Ann Capron. Posted 07/21/99 (W-SN357412). (0202)

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