1240BE25Q0089_Aggregate Supply_Notice of Intent to Award Single Source

**** U.S. Forest Service intends to award a single source contract to Knife River, Inc. 14005 McKenzie Highway, Sisters OR 97759 in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for the purchase of 8,250 Tons of Commercial Grade (Reject) Aggregate. The primary reason for awarding this procurement to the selected vendor is the vendors demonstrated geographic coverage and capacity to supply aggregate materials from active pit locations operating within or adjacent to Clackamas, Linn, Benton, and Deschutes Counties in Central Oregon. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency for the purpose of determining whether to hold a competition or proceed with a single source action. **** (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in acc