J--Notice of Intent to Negotiate Contract Extension on a Sole Source Basis

The United States Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, Arizona, intends to negotiate an extension to firm-fixed price contract W9124R-11-C-0003 on a sole source basis with Boreal Aviation, Inc. Boreal currently provides Aviation Support Services at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), AZ. These non-personal services include ground and flight operations, aviation maintenance, airfield services, and aircraft servicing. The current contract expires 31 July 2013. The modification will consist of one (1) one-month extension, with two additional one-month options for a potential total of three months through 31 October 2013. This extension is necessary to provide continued support while allowing adequate time to receive a decision on a protest to the Government Accountability Office of the new / follow-on contract and sufficient time for any required actions or transition from the existing contract. Transition is anticipated to take 30 days. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS and no solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Any such information submitted will also be used for market research purposes for a follow-on acquisition. All inquiries or submissions should be emailed to the point of contact listed below or sent by facsimile to (928) 328-6534.