N00189-08-D-0058 Extension per FAR 217-8

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Norfolk Virginia intends to acquire contractor support services for packing, containerization and local drayage of personal property shipments for U. S. military and civilian personnel as required by NAS Patuxent River, MD. Under Authority of FAR 6.302 (Circumstances Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition) and FAR 217-8 (Option to Extend the Term of the Contract), the Government intends to award a noncompetitive sole source bridge modification to, contract N00189-08-D-0058, Quality Transfer Storage Co. Inc. This bridge modification will allow enough time for the long term follow-on effort for the Household Goods Shipment Services, Patuxent River MD requirement to be competed. The period of performance of this modification will be from 1 July 2013 through 31 December 2013 and the estimated dollar value of this modification is $334,276.50.The Justification and Approval (J&A) citing the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is section 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, will be posted for public inspection on or about 5 June 2013. There will not be a solicitation issued for this bridge contract and any responses or inquiries to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government. Responses to this notice are due by 3:00pm, Eastern Standard Time, 19 June 2013. Responses should be addressed to [email protected]. Challengers may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by sending challenges to Pamela Gregorczyk at [email protected]. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals; however, all challenges to this sole source determination by the specified response date will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.