R--Lewiston Orchard Project Facilitation Services
ID: 140R1725Q0019Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGRAND COULEE POWER OFFICEGRAND COULEE, WA, 99133, USA

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6cbbe97a8927469aa8e21eae44befaf9/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, intends to award a sole source contract for facilitation services related to the Lewiston Orchard Project Title Transfer Agreement to Ed Sheets Consulting. The contractor will be responsible for facilitating stakeholder meetings, maintaining records, and preparing necessary documentation over a base year with an option for an additional year, leveraging their unique expertise in Native American water rights issues. This procurement is critical due to the specialized knowledge required in navigating the complexities of Native American water rights, which may not be readily available from alternative providers. Interested firms with the capability to meet these requirements are encouraged to submit a technical capability statement by 5:00 pm EST on December 23, 2024, to Jeri Wahl at JWahl@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wahl, Jeri
    JWahl@usbr.gov
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    B02_04_Sole_Source_JOFOC_Redacted_1.pdf
    The document serves as a determination to solicit from a single source for facilitation services related to the Lewiston Orchards Project Title Transfer Agreement. The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation identifies Ed Sheets Consulting as the sole source, based on its unique expertise and previous experience with Native American water rights issues. The scope of work includes facilitating meetings among stakeholders, maintaining records, and preparing necessary documentation over a timeframe of one base year with an option for one additional year. The pricing will be assessed for fairness by comparing with previous contracts and using GSA pricing schedules. The report emphasizes the unique circumstances surrounding Native American water rights that necessitate specialized knowledge, asserting that alternative service providers may lead to increased costs due to the additional work required to review and replicate existing documentation. The summary includes signatures from the contracting officer, affirming the procurement's validity under federal regulations.
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