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

U -- MEMBERSHIP TO THE CANADIAN ELECTRICITY ASSOCIATION SOL 00W85400005 DUE 062300 POC Sue Trujillo, (303)445-6345 FAX WEB: Current Solicitation Listing, http://ideasec.nbc.gov. E-MAIL: Sue Trujillo, strujillo@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Canadian Electricity Association in Montreal, (Quebec) Canada for a membership and subscription to their Collaborative Technology Solutions Interest Group -- Hydraulic Plant Life. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source on this proposed action. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the membership services that include a forum for technology watch, technology co-ordinator management of the technical aspects of Interest Group programs through ongoing analysis of evolving technologies and proactive identification of issues and topics relevant to Hydraulic Plant Life agendas and liaison with Hydro-Quebec, BC Hydro and Ontario Hydro. 1 year plus 3 option years is intended to satisfy the agency requirements. Reclamation is allowed the opportunity for information and technology sharing and networking and generation of projects. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms believing they can provide similar required services must provide supporting evidence that they can furnish the above identified membership services in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the stated requirements. 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 is based on responses to this notice and 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. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at (303) 445-6345, Attention: Sue Trujillo. Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms should identify themselves as either small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the size standard for Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8621 which is $5 million. Posted 06/16/00 (W-SN465572). (0168)

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