56--Ready Mix or Cement, Meeting the ASTM Guidelines of 4,000 psi.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Yuma, Arizona has a Commercial Item requirement for Concrete Ready Mix or Cement and intends to sole source a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Tanner Companies (Yuma) Inc. located at 2088 East 20th Street, Yuma Arizona for performance period of up to 5 years. The anticipated value of the BPA is $25,000 for the 5 years. For this acquisition, the North American Industrial Classification System Code is 327320 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. It is anticipated that the BPA will be issued on or about December 1, 2007. This is not a request for proposal, however, vendors who are able to provide similar service must submit their technical capabilities to include technical specifications, past performance information and price with delivery time. The supply must meet ASTM guidelines, 4,000 psi concrete mix. This information will be reviewed by the Government Technical Representative for consideration for future requirements. Effective October 1, 1997, contractors are required to register their firms in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to receiving a contract award. This database provides basic business information, capabilities, and financial information to the Government and complies with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, which requires federal agencies to have the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of every contractor and to pay every contractor through electronic funds transfer. Registration can be accomplished through the World Wide Web at http//www.ccr.gov. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. The CCR Handbook and information on the registration process can be obtained via the CCR website, http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Offerors will be required to complete the annual representation and certification electronically via the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bnp.gov. Questions may be submitted electronically to Ms. Anna Sander at asander@lc.usbr.gov Responses to this notice should be mailed to Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Attention: YAO-3100, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364.*****