54--Out-of-Scope Modification to Perform Foundation and Utility Work for Modular Biosafety Leval 2(BSL2)Labotatories, Lima, Peru

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (CESAM) intends to award an out-of-scope modification to construct onsite foundation and utility connections for manufactured modular BSL2 laboratories. Contract W91278-13-C-0033 was awarded as a firm fixed-price contract to manufacture, deliver and install the modular buildings. The contractor is Germfree Laboratories, Inc., 11 Aviator Way, Ormond Beach, Florida. The contract was awarded as a small business set-aside under full and open competition procedures. The Government intends to award the modification consistent with the terms identified within this announcement upon the basis of the authority provided in 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy the requirement. In order for the Government to meet upcoming requirements in a timely manner, this action is necessary. This will result in the Government being able to meet its immediate needs without delays and compromising its mission. The Government will support the proposed actions by written justification and obtain appropriate approval prior to proceeding. The Government will post the approved justification. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement; however, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All capability statements received by 2:00pm central time on October 23, 2014 will be reviewed by the Government and considered. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Should your firm desire to submit a capability statement, it should demonstrate the Offer or's experience and expertise to provide the services identified above within the time frame required and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. The statement shall include business size; ability to self-perform work; layers of subcontracting; and any other information indicating a legitimate ability to meet these specific requirements. Statements should not exceed 5 pages in length. Written inquiries may be directed to Helene Mitchell via email at helene.s.mitchell@@usace.army.mil.