D--NOI SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT LARO FIBER SLACK.

This notice of intent (NOI) is to issue a sole source contract for fiber optic cable pulling and termination to a pole. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LARO). In accordance with FAR Parts 5.2 and 6.302-1 this notice advertises the government's intent to negotiate and award a sole source contract for fiber optic cable slack pulling and termination services. The National Park Service (NPS), LARO, intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract for facilities at the Kettle Falls site. Northwest Open Access Network (NOANET) owns and maintains the fiber optic cable and infrastructure.

NPS intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price contract for pulling/terminating the fiber optic cable slack from Boise Cascade approximately two (2) miles to NPS facilities within the Kettle Falls North District of LARO. The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is posted below. Comments and questions regarding this sole source procurement may be directed to Hal Hoversten, Contracting Officer, at hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov. Include your business name, qualifications, and point of contact. All comments received on or before August 6, 2026 at 3:30 pm Pacific Time, will be considered.